Madonna – $590 million
Greatest Hits: Like a Virgin, Like a Prayer, Vogue, Hung Up
Madonna is known as the Queen of Pop, and she is known for breaking boundaries in her acting, songwriting, and singing, sometimes creating controversy in her pictures and lyrics. She has been in music since 1979. Before turning to music and working as a guitarist for Breakfast Club, she moved to New York City to pursue a dance career. In 1982, she signed a record contract with Sire Records. Her songs inc.
Fats Domino – $8 million
Greatest Hits: Ain’t That a Shame, Jambalaya, Lady Madonna
One of the genre’s most influential musicians was New Orleans rock-and-roll pioneer Fats Domino. He inspired R&B as well. Between 1955 and 1960, he sold over sixty-five million records and had eleven top ten hits. He was considered modest and camera-shy, so his influence on rock is often overlooked. He hit the top 40 billboard charts with 35 albums. Many of these records are certified platinum or gold.