These Are The Richest Songwriters Of All Time

Published on 12/27/2020
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Chrissie Hynde – $12 million

Greatest Hits: Talk of the Town, Back on the Chain Gang

The Pretenders, its frontwoman since 1978, was founded by Chrissie Hynde. The hippy counterculture movement inspired her and working at a popular clothing shop in the London-based designer Vivienne Westwood. She gave music for clothes. She has performed songs with UB40, Cher, and Frank Sinatra singers, among others. She gave it to Real Records’ Dave Hill after a demo tape in 1978. She started paying the back rent she owed in her London practice room so that it would return and go back.

Chrissie Hynde – $12 Million

Chrissie Hynde – $12 Million

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Lucinda Williams – $15 million

Greatest Hits: Can’t Let Go, Get Right With God

The country singer, Lucinda Williams, was born in Louisiana and is one of the most popular folk-rock artists. Since 1978, she has been in the music business and became recognized for her style when her debut album Lucinda Williams was released. The album ‘Passionate Kisses’ that received her first Grammy in 1994 was included for this debut. She’s noted for her relentless work, with two albums to date.

Lucinda Williams – $15 Million

Lucinda Williams – $15 Million

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