Who Are The Wealthiest Songwriters Of All Time? Find Out Here!

Published on 12/27/2020
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Brian Wilson – $75 million

Greatest Hits: Good Vibrations, I Get Around, God Only Knows, Barbara Ann

Brian Wilson co-founded Beach Boys. He wrote songs that topped the Billboard charts twenty-four times. He is regarded among the most artistic songwriters of the twentieth century. He started the Beach Boys. Wilson continues to tour and still makes indie-pop as well as punk rock music. His tunes and orchestrations were hard to start, but other artists gained a great deal from his influence.

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

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John Fogerty – $70 million

Greatest Hits: Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Fortunate Son

John Fogerty had a successful solo career and an impressive work as a member of Creedence Clearwater Revival. He was also the lead guitarist, composer, and primary songwriter. The group disbanded in 1972, and he had a solo career. Rolling Stone positioned him among the 100 Greatest Guitarists and 100 Greatest Singers of all time (respectively). He had written many hit songs, including “Proud Mary.”

John Fogerty

John Fogerty

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