Let’s explore Elle King in depth in this article.
Who is Elle King?
Elle King is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress. Her music style is influenced by rock, country and blues. In 2012, she released her EP “The Elle King EP”, and the track “Playing for Keeps”, which became the theme for VH1’s Mob Wives series in Chicago. She released her debut album, “Love Stuff”, in 2015. It featured the US number ten hit “Ex’s & Oh’s”, and earned her two Grammy Award nods.
King has toured alongside artists like Heart, Joan Jett and Miranda Lambert. She is the daughter of actor Rob Schneider and former actress London King. However, she chooses to use her mother’s name in order to distinguish her career from that of her father.
King is nominated for 4 Grammy Awards. He has also received awards from the Country Music Association Awards as well as the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Is Elle King Still Engaged?
Elle King is not married, but she is engaged to Dan Tooker. Tooker is a tattooist at Riverside Tattoo Co. He is an expert in American traditional tattoos as can be seen in the extensive portfolio he has posted on Instagram. Dan Tooker proposed to Elle during a gold panning horseback ride in 2020 after the couple had dated for one year.
Elle was going to propose to Dan in the same manner, by throwing a ring in the pan of gold. But Dan got there first and did the same. Elle posted images of their special moment, as well as a sweet message for their first anniversary.
Elle King accepted Dan Tooker’s proposal on a horseback while they were going gold panning. Elle King shared in a sweet Instagram message that she was planning to propose to Dan, but he had beaten her to it.
She happily accepted. The couple have not yet had an official wedding ceremony, despite the fact that the proposal took place over two years ago. Elle had been married to Andrew Ferguson for a short time in 2016 and 2017. She was also engaged to Jim, but the couple called off their engagement before they got married.
Where is Elle King from?
Elle King was born in Los Angeles on July 3rd, 1989. Her parents were Rob Schneider who was at the time a member of Saturday Night Live and London King a former fashion model. Her mother remarried after her parents divorced. Elle spent most of her childhood living in Ohio between Wellston, Columbus and Wellston.
Elle King started playing guitar when she was 13 years old. She was heavily influenced, among others, by Otis Redding and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
She learned the banjo because of her love for country and bluegrass. Hank Williams, Earl Scruggs and other musicians inspired her. She attended Buck’s Rock Camp in Connecticut as a teenager and performed in many successful musicals.
Elle King Net Worth
Elle King’s net worth is estimated at around $4 million as of 2023. She inherited some wealth from her father, a former model and successful actor. However, she also has achieved considerable success as a musician and singer.
Elle King’s acting debut was in 1999 when she appeared in her father’s film, “Deuce Bigalow : Male Gigolo.” She began performing at nightclubs around New York City when she was 16 years old, with a fake identification. She immersed herself in the music scene, and developed her skills as a performer by busking. Peter Edge, Chairman of RCA, signed King and she released her first single “Good To Be A Man” in March 2012.
In June that same year, she also released a four-song “The Elle King” EP on RCA. The lead track from the EP, “Playing for Keeps,” became the theme song for VH1’s “Mob Wives Chicago.” Esquire Magazine named King an “Artist To Watch In 2012”. He appeared on several TV shows including VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live and “The Late Show with David Letterman.”
She has performed at the South by Southwest Festival, in Austin, Texas. She has also toured with many well-known musicians, such as Of Monsters and Men and Train.