Smokey Robinson – $100 million
If it had not been for frontman and founder Smokey Robinson, the Miracles band would not have seen any success. He was also the musical act’s songwriter and producer in chief. He retired and launched a solo career in 1972. He ended up leaving Motown Records in 1990 and wrote a lot of music for other musicians. Did you know that from his uncle, he got his nickname? The older one gave him “Smokey Joe” as his “cowboy name.” For the rest of his life, the name stuck!
Smokey Robinson – $100 Million
Kenny Gamble – $8.5 million
Kenny Gamble, born in Philadelphia, made a name for himself through his work on the local soul scene. He recorded himself on arcade machines as a child and developed a profound interest in music. He later founded a band that Jerry Ross managed, called Gamble & Huff. Back in 1967, the Soul Survivors covered the first one! He is best known for songs like “Expressway to Your Heart” and “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me.”
Kenny Gamble – $8.5 Million
