Stevie Wonder – $110 million
Greatest Hits: Superstition
One of the most popular artists ever is Stevland or more famous as “Stevie Wonder.” 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.
Billy Joel – $180 million
Greatest Hits: Piano Man, Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)
After his first song’s success, Billy Joel was dubbed as the “Piano Man” He has spent more than four decades in the music industry. He has sold over 150 million records worldwide and remains one of American history’s best-selling musical artists. He was born in the Bronx and dropped out of secondary school to study music. In 1972, he seized Columbia Records and signed a treaty. Out of 23 nominations, he has won five Grammys.