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

Published on 12/27/2020
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Stevie Wonder – $110 million

Greatest Hits: Superstition

Stevie Wonder is one of the most popular artists known. Besides his singing and writing skills, he also played various instruments, including the organ, drums, keyboards, harpsichord, and many more. He managed to sell over a hundred million records and won twenty-five Grammys and an Academy Award (among many other accolades). He was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The band has several top songs on the Billboard Hot 100. He signed with an 11-year-old label from Motown. He was and still is regarded as a prodigy.

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder

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Billy Joel – $180 million

Greatest Hits: Piano Man, Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)

Billy Joel is dubbed “Piano Man” because of the vast amount of success he enjoys with his songs. He is the primary solo artist in today’s music industry. With over 150 million records sold worldwide, Michael Jackson has one of the best selling albums ever made. He was born in the Bronx and dropped out of high music school. He signed with Columbia Records the same year. He’s won five Grammys, including 23 nominations.

Billy Joel

Billy Joel

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