These Are The Richest Songwriters Of All Time

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

Greatest Hits: Superstition

Stevland, or more famous as “Stevie Wonder,” is one of the most popular artists ever. He also played harmonica, drums, keyboards, Harpejji, and many other instruments, besides singing and writing prowess. He sold over a hundred million records and won 25 Grammys and an Academy Award. He has also been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Hall of Songwriters. On the Billboard Hot 100, Wonder had several major hits. He signed with Tamia, an 11-year-old Motown label. He was and is known to be a prodigy.

Stevie Wonder – $110 Million

Stevie Wonder – $110 Million

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Billy Joel – $180 million

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

Billy Joel, the singer and composer is renamed “Piano Man” after his first song’s success. Since the 1970s, he has been a solo artist in the industry. He has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, and his collection of Greatest Hits remains one of the best-selling albums in America ever. He was born in the Bronx and dropped out of middle school to study music. In 1972, he seized Columbia Records and signed a treaty. Out of 23 nominations, he has won five Grammys.

Billy Joel – $180 Million

Billy Joel – $180 Million

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