Check Out The Wealthiest Songwriters In History

Published on 12/22/2020
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George Harrison – $400 million

Greatest Hits: Taxman, Here Comes the Sun

George Harrison was The Beatles’ lead guitarist, and because he was not one of their more famous members, he was nicknamed “the Quiet Beatle.” He wrote some of the band’s songs, including Here Comes the Sun, Taxman, Something, etc. George Formby, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Django Reinhardt are his musical influences. He was also inspired by Indian culture and music, extending pop music to the band’s work to incorporate Indian instruments and Hindu spirituality. Born in Liverpool, he died in 2001 in LA.

George Harrison – $400 Million

George Harrison – $400 Million

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Sam Cooke – $650,000

Greatest Hits: Wonderful World, Chain Gang, A Change is Gonna Come

The resident, musician, and business owner was Sam Cooke. He was an influential songwriter as well. His power in pop music and his popular voice called him “King of Soul.” When he was young, he started singing, joining The Soul Stirrers until his later solo career. He supported Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Bobby Womack, Billy Preston, Marvin Gaye, and many more. He made James Brown and Otis Redding popular. AllMusic author Bruce Eder called him the “inventor.” of the soul genre.

Sam Cooke – $650,000

Sam Cooke – $650,000

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