Not every songwriter or singer is the same, as shown by Drake and Meek Mill’s feud. That’s not to say that singers and songwriters can’t really be successful. From Joni Mitchell with her legendary Reprise Records hit Woodstock, to songwriter Carole King, who’s had hundreds of songs attain the Billboard Hot 100, the identities you’ll see on this list are all popular artists who have made themselves notable through their art, both through pen to paper and through voice. Long story short, they make a decent income off of royalties.
Here Are The Richest Songwriter Of All Time
Neil Diamond – $175 million
Greatest Hits: Song Sung Blue, Cracklin’ Rosie
Neil Diamond is a globally renowned musician who has managed to sell over a hundred albums and has reached the top ten on billboards numerous times. He was one of history’s best-selling artists. He is widely known for having had ten top-sought singles and being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. Diamond is defined as a funny person. He was parodied by Will Ferrell on SNL and enjoyed the spoof so much that he went on to star in a stand-up performance with Ferrell on Ferrell’s final episode.
Neil Diamond
