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Rappers talk about how luxuriously they live all the time, and many of them certainly do, but it's no secret that rock stars are raking it in, too. Consider the pay these guys and gals make after royalties, endorsements, and touring, and you'll understand how these homes get copped. A good number of them wind up flipping their property at a higher price not long after the purchase, too. It's enough to inspire you to open a savings account. Maybe tomorrow. For now, daydream about your future real estate come-up: 20 Ridiculous Rock Star Mansions.
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Tommy Lee's Calabasas Clubhouse
Location: Calabasas, California
Price: $6.75 million
Tommy Lee's been going YOLO since before Drake was in the womb, and his Cali pad is no different. With six bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms and a "party spa for 10," you can bet Mr. Lee's neighbors are not happy. Let's not forget the retractable roof on the indoor garden, and the 3,000 square foot garage that fits 12 cars. What more could a manchild ask for?
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Ozzy Osbourne's L.A. Cave
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $14 million
It may not be the same Osbourne house we all felt like we lived in during its run on TV, but Ozzy and his wife Sharon are still living it up, only now it's empty nest style. The 11,000 square foot mansion boasts six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Step outside and you'll be faced with a pool, barbecue island, outdoor shower, and spa. Lord knows these two need to relax after dealing with Jack and Kelly during those unruly teenage years.
Mick Jagger's British Property
Location: London
Price: £10 million
Mick Jagger has earned the right to do whatever he wants, and if that means buying a mansion on the waterfront next door to royalty (in this case, Lord and Lady Guinness), then so be it.
Slash's Former Beverly Hills Nest
Location: Beverly Hills
Price: $9.5 million
At almost 11,000 square feet, Slash's former seven bedroom, eight bathroom mansion likely had a few rooms dedicated to top hats alone. Additionally, it should come as no surprise that this house also included "a fringe-trimmed leopard upholstered sofa" and crocodile coffee table in true Slash form.
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Chris Martin's Brentwood Abode
Location: Brentwood, California
Price: $10.5 million
Here's some simple math: Chris Martin is married to Gwenyth Paltrow. Therefore, the house that Chris Martin shares with his wife, Gwenyth Paltrow, is going to be jaw-droppingly indulgent. The kitchen displays a juxtaposition of modern and rugged, with its shiny new appliances and wide-planked hardwood floors. There's also a built-in outdoor barbecue that's surrounded by the handful of oak and sycamore trees in their yard. Obviously.
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Rod Stewart's Palm Beach Estate
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Price: $12.5 million
Of course Rod Stewart lives in a gigantic yellow house, the guy reeks of sunshine. Aside from pulling off a crazy colored house, he also has his own football pitch, carting track, and private beach. Of course.
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Anthony Kiedis' Former Hollywood Hills Home
Location: Hollywood Hills
Price: $3.195 million
Started under the bridge, now we here. Anthony Kiedis' former Hollywood Hills mansion is some kind of swanky. Boasting four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors, multiple balconies, pool, and a two bedroom, two bathroom guesthouse, we're guessing Kiedis never has to feel like he did that day anymore.
Lenny Kravitz's Former SoHo Triplex
Location: New York City
Price: $12.75 million
The images of Lenny Kravitz's former SoHo loft should come with an apology to all us commoners. The five bedroom, four bathroom, four powder room (what's a powder room?) apartment even has a separate pantry for butlers. We imagine Kravitz penning some super heartfelt lyrics in his glass solarium before retreating to his private terrace to ponder life.
Marilyn Manson's Former L.A. Dwelling
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $1.1 million
It's hard to imagine Marilyn Manson chilling poolside, but weirder things have happened (like Rose McGowan's butt dress, for instance). Manson's former L.A. home comes with a pool, covered cabana, and oversized living room. His old digs also had a home theater, where we imagine he hosted myriad 'scary movie nights."
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Jon Bon Jovi's Lofty SoHo Apartment
Location: New York City
Price: $45 million
When he wasn't air guitaring to "Livin' On A Prayer" in his spacious New Jersey mansion, Jon Bon Jovi was in his SoHo apartment, probably doing the same thing. With six bedrooms, six bathrooms, two kitchens, a gym, and three outdoor terraces spread across two floors, dude can air guitar as much as he wants.
Steven Tyler's Maui Hideaway
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Price: $4.8 million
Aerosmith frontman turned American Idol judge has plenty of room to "Walk This Way" around his quarter acre Maui lot. This 3,000 square foot tropical retreat also comes with an infinity pool and floor to ceiling aquarium.
Billy Corgan's Former Gold Coast Condo
Location: Chicago
Price: $2.5 million
Billy Corgan's former Gold Coast condo sounds fits for a king, or in his case, tortured music genius. Corgan's old cave comes complete with two large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, four wood-burning fireplaces, an oak-paneled living room, and a library, where we assume he got all pensive and inspired and stuff.
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Pete Wentz's Studio City Home
Location: Studio City, California
Price: $1.05 million
After his split from Ashlee Simpson, Pete Wentz wasn't going to settle for your everyday bachelor pad. This 2,000 square foot, three bedroom, three bathroom house has a wood-burning fireplace under the stairs, brick terrace, and a "wisteria draped veranda." Swaggy.
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Billie Joe Armstrong's Newport Beach Pad
Location: Newport Beach, California
Price: $1.895 million
Billie Joe Armstrong's home, which he bought in 2006, has three bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio with an outdoor shower. He might be prone to a crazed rant once in awhile, but Armstrong always seems practical when it comes to real estate.
Courtney Love's Former West Village Townhouse
Location: New York City
Price: $27,000/mo.
When she was posted up in the West Village, Courtney Love's townhouse was nothing short of lavishly adorable. Smeared with sky blue walls, Love's former home included a prayer room where her daughter's photo sits at the altar, a living room with a fireplace whose mantle holds a collection of antique crowns, and some out of this world art.
James Hetfield's California Habitat
Location: San Rafael, California
Price: $4.45 million
The Metallica singer's home is just under 7,500 square feet, with six bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Looks like Napster didn't hurt James Hetfield's bank account too badly.
Chris Daughtry's Oakridge Home
Location: Oakridge, North Carolina
Price: $699,900
Naming your band after yourself might be self-indulgent, but Chris Daughtry's former Oakridge home is pretty low key. With over an acre of land, the old Daughtry estate boasts a breakfast room, walk-in pantry, saltwater pool, and putting green.
Jack White's Former Digs in Detroit
Location: Detroit
Price: $590,000
Jack's old home in Detroit featured decor you'd only expect from the eccentric frontman: an all red, white, and black kitchen and laundry room, and a Herring-Hall-Marvin walk-in safe. Now residing in Nashville, White sold his historic piece of real estate for $590K.
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Brandon Boyd's Santa Monica Sanctuary
Location: Venice Beach
Price: $3.5 million
Brandon Boyd lives in a house straight out of a children's book. Before moving to Santa Monica, he lived in a four bedroom, two bathroom Venice Beach home surrounded by a beautiful garden with a white picket fence to boot. His digs also had a built in music studio for his precious eureka moments.
Kid Rock's Detroit Playpen
Location: Detroit
Price: N/A
Kid Rock gets up to a lot of American Badassery in his 6,000 square foot, six bedroom Detroit estate. A typical day for Mr. Rock likely involves yee-hawing on the chandelier in his foyer, and then soaking it up in his big tub until the cows come home. Kid somehow managed to keep the final price of his estate under wraps, but in Motor City, it was most likely a steal.