Here Is The List Of The Richest Songwriters In Hollywood

Published on 01/03/2021
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Stevie Wonder – $110 million

Greatest Hits: Superstition

Stevland, or more famous as “Stevie Wonder,” is one of the most influential artists in the world. He also played harmonica, guitars, keyboards, Harpejji, and many other instruments, besides singing and writing. He sold more than a hundred million albums and won 25 Grammys and the Academy Awards. He was later inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall. Wonder had some big hits on the Billboard Hot 100. He signed with Tamia, an 11-year-old label from Motown. He was and is considered to have been 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 the success of his first album. He has been a solo artist in the industry since the 1970s. He sold more than 150 million records worldwide, and his Greatest Hits compilation remains one of America’s best-selling albums ever. He was born in the Bronx and dropped out of high school to study music. He confiscated Columbia Records in 1972 and signed a treaty. Out of 23 nominations, he won five Grammys.

Billy Joel – $180 Million

Billy Joel – $180 Million

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