Basil Glen Ballard Jr. is a $60 million net-worth American songwriter, lyricist, record producer, film producer, and music video director. Glen Ballard has received multiple Grammy Awards, and one of his biggest hits was Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album “Jagged Little Pill.” Ballard co-wrote and produced the record, which went on to win Grammys for Record of the Year and Best Rock Album and sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

He also helped write and record three of Michael Jackson’s albums, includ ing 1982’s “Thriller.” He co-wrote Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror” and Christina Aguilera’s “The Voice Within,” and he created Java Records and Augury.

Who is Basil Glen Ballard Jr.?

Basil Glen Ballard Jr. was born on May 1, 1953, in Natchez, Mississippi. Glen relocated to Los Angeles at the age of 22 and began working for music manager John Reid’s organization. Reid was managing Elton John at the time.

“I started there by answering the phones and operating the telex machine—the way we talked to London back then—and essentially just trying to make myself useful,” Ballard told “SongwriterUniverse” in 2015. I had the opportunity to learn about the music industry’s business from the ground up. I learned how large tours were put together, what managers did and did not do, and about music publishing. And, of course, being around Elton’s creative genius and all the amazing individuals surrounding him was the most valuable education. I didn’t meet Elton until I’d been there for over a year. I was able to secure a publishing deal at MCA Music after three years of working at John Reid’s organization.”

How old is Basil Gen Ballard Jr.?

Ballard was born on May 1, 1953, and is currently 70 years old.

What is Basil Gen Ballard Jr. net worth?

Ballard is estimated to be worth $60 million.

What is Basil Gen Ballard Jr. career?

Glen contributed to albums by Michael Jackson (1982) and Bad (1987), the Pointer Sisters (1983) and Hot Together (1986), Teddy Pendergrass (1985), and Paula Abdul (1988). Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album “Jagged Little Pill” was produced by him, and he co-wrote every song on it.

“Jagged Little Pill” won three Grammys and was certified Platinum or higher in 19 countries (16 Platinum in the United States). The musical “Jagged Little Pill” premiered on Broadway in 2019, earning more than a dozen Tony nominations and a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album.

After the success of the “Jagged Little Pill” album, Glen worked on albums by No Doubt (2000’s “Return of Saturn”), Shakira (2001’s ” The One”), Christina Aguilera (2002’s “Stripped”), Van Halen (2004’s “The Best Of Both Worlds”), Annie Lennox (2007’s “Dark Road” and “Songs of Mass Destruction”), Katy Perry (2008’s “One of the Boys”), Stevie Nicks (2011’s “In Your Dreams”), and Ringo Starr (“Ringo 2012” and 2017’s “Give More Love”).

Ballard executive produced and co-wrote the music for Netflix’s 2020 miniseries “The Eddy,” and he co-wrote new songs for Disney’s 2022 live-action “Pinocchio.” “Ghost the Musical,” which opened in London in 2011 and on Broadway in 2012, was co-written by him.

The West End production was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Glen authored the lyrics for “Back to the Future: The Musical,” which won a Laurence Olivier Award in 2022 for Best New Musical and was nominated for Best Original Score or New Orchestrations. The musical will premiere on Broadway in 2023.