Harry Wayne Casey, known as KC, is a 75-year-old American singer, songwriter, and producer. He founded KC and the Sunshine Band in 1973. No major source confirms a wife. Estimates of his net worth range from $10 million to $15 million.
Quick Facts (Updated October 2026)
| Detail | Verified Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Harry Wayne Casey |
| Stage name | KC |
| Born | January 31, 1951 |
| Age (Oct 2026) | 75 |
| Birthplace | Hialeah, Florida (Wikipedia) |
| High school | Hialeah High School, class of 1969 |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, producer, keyboardist |
| Band | KC and the Sunshine Band (founded 1973) |
| Grammy Awards | 3 |
| Records sold | 100 million+ worldwide |
| Spouse | None confirmed |
| Net worth | Estimated $10M–$15M |
| Height | Not officially published |
How Old Is Harry Wayne Casey?
Casey was born on January 31, 1951. That makes him 75 in October 2026. A March 2026 interview with WECT confirmed he turned 75 this year and still tours.
Some sites print the wrong birth year or date. If you see 1944, 1950, or April 15, treat the page as unreliable.
Where Did Harry Wayne Casey Grow Up?
- Wikipedia lists his origin as Hialeah, Florida.
- He graduated from Hialeah High School in 1969.
- Some sites say Opa-locka instead. The two cities are neighbors in Miami-Dade County.
- Birth records are not public, so sources differ.
Harry Wayne Casey Bio: From Record Store to Disco Icon
Casey started in a Hialeah record store. He then worked at Tone Record Distributors and met owner Henry Stone. Stone also owned TK Records, where Casey learned the business.
He told WECT he did "a little bit of everything" there. That included promotion, sales, and warehouse work. He then spent about five years working toward his first #1 song.
Career timeline:
- 1973: Casey and Richard Finch form the band, first called KC and the Sunshine Junkanoo Band.
- 1974: "Rock Your Baby" becomes a hit for George McCrae. Casey and Finch wrote it.
- 1975: "Get Down Tonight" and "That's the Way (I Like It)" both reach #1.
- 1976–77: "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" and "I'm Your Boogie Man" reach #1.
- 1980: "Please Don't Go" hits #1 in January.
- Early 1980s: He dissolves the band and records solo albums.
- 1991: An Arsenio Hall appearance sparks the reunion.
- 2002: The band receives a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
KC and the Sunshine Band's Number One Hits
| Song | Year | US Chart Result |
|---|---|---|
| Get Down Tonight | 1975 | #1 |
| That's the Way (I Like It) | 1975 | #1 |
| (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty | 1976 | #1 |
| I'm Your Boogie Man | 1977 | #1 |
| Please Don't Go | 1980 | #1 |
Casey also scored with "Yes, I'm Ready," a duet with Teri DeSario. It peaked at #2 in 1980. Billboard's Hot 100 listed 15 of the band's songs by the end of the decade.
Is Harry Wayne Casey Married? Who Is His Wife?
No major source confirms a wife. Wikipedia lists no spouse. Casey has not publicly named a wife in the sources reviewed. Several low-quality sites name different women, and those names contradict each other.
| Claim Type | Source Quality | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| "Wife named in 1974 or 1985" | Unsourced aggregator pages | Unverified |
| "Married since 1991" | Unsourced aggregator page | Unverified |
| "Married to a fellow singer" | Unsourced aggregator page | Unverified |
| "Not married, private life" | Several aggregator pages | Consistent, still not primary-sourced |
| Spouse listed on Wikipedia | Encyclopedia | None listed |
Treat any named wife or child as unconfirmed. Wait for a named interview or official statement before repeating it.
How Tall Is Harry Wayne Casey?
No official height is published. A few sites list about 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m), but they cite no source. Use that figure with caution.
Harry Wayne Casey Net Worth in 2026
Published estimates run from $5 million to $30 million. Most pages cluster near $10 million to $15 million. No audited figure exists.
| Estimate | Where It Appears |
|---|---|
| $5 million | One aggregator page |
| $10 million | Several aggregator pages |
| $15 million | Several 2025–2026 aggregator pages |
| $30 million | One outlier page |
Likely income sources:
- Touring: the band plays over 100 shows a year, per Oaklawn's event page
- Songwriting and publishing royalties
- Catalog use in films, TV, and ads
For other 2026 net worth ranges built this way, see GMRU's Dub Bridge profile and its Tony Hinchcliffe profile.
Awards and Legacy
- Three Grammy Awards
- Nine Grammy nominations
- One American Music Award
- Hollywood Walk of Fame star (2002)
- More than 100 million records sold
Casey has said he saw the music as R&B finding its place, not just "disco." That view frames how many fans and critics read the band's legacy. Fans of 1970s vocal legends may also like GMRU's Lou Rawls biography.
Harry Wayne Casey's 2026 Update
- He turned 75 on January 31, 2026.
- The band is on its "2026 World Tour," with about 15 people on stage.
- Ticket sites list dates in Connecticut, California, Louisiana, and Texas through late November.
- Confirm dates on the official site before you buy.
References
- Harry Wayne Casey – Wikipedia
- KC and the Sunshine Band – Wikipedia
- WECT: "KC turns 75" interview, March 6, 2026
- Oaklawn Event Center: KC and the Sunshine Band
- Concerts50: 2026 tour dates (USA)