The 35 Wealthiest Songwriters The World Has Ever Seen

Published on 01/10/2019
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Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger is one of the most prominent veterans of the music biz. The former frontman of The Rolling Stones has also launched a successful solo career. Now 75 years old, he continues to fill arenas and sell out shows. Did you know that he once matriculated at the London School of Economics and considered becoming a politician or journalist? In 1963, he dropped out and focused more on his music career. The Rolling Stones soon signed a deal with Decca and got three times the regular royalty rate for new acts. When he went solo, Mick Jagger recorded three albums, the most recent of which is Goddess in the Doorway.

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

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Bruce Springsteen

Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen” first became popular as the leader of the rock band, the E Street Band. This New Jersey native made it big with Born to Run as well as Born in the U.S.A. Over the years, he has sold over 135 million records, so it comes as no surprise to hear that he is one of the best-selling artists ever. He earned his big break in 1975 when he performed in New York City together with his band. He soon began appearing in magazines and going on tours. If you ask us, Born to Run deserves its fame with its political yet poetic lyrics.

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

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