R.E.M. – $75 million
Greatest Hits: The One I Love
One of America’s first rock bands was R.E.M. Bill Berry, Mike Mills, Peter Buck, and Michael Stipe produced it. It was known for its arpeggiated, revolutionary guitar solos on the pop-punk scene. He released his first independent label release, Hib-Tone. Their single Radio Free Europe gained early popularity. They released their first EP, Chronic Town, followed a little later by a full-length album, Murmur. Murmur was commercially popular and critically acclaimed. They had their first mainstream number, a record in 1987 with “The One I Love.”
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Jeff Barry – $1 million
Greatest Hits: Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Be My Baby
In the pop-rock genre, Jeff Barry, born in Brooklyn in 1938, was highly influential. A singer, songwriter, and producer of records. He was best known for his collaboration with Ellie Greenwich, professional and personal, and the two would become the sixties’ most prolific production and songwriting team. Barry wrote many popular songs, including “Do Wah Diddy Diddy,” “Chapel of Love,” and “River Deep – Mountain High.” With writers Andy Kim and Shadow Morton, two colleagues, he also wrote “Pack Leader” and “Sugar Sugar.”
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