John Fogerty – $70 million
Greatest Hits: Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Fortunate Son
John Fogerty had both a good solo career and a brilliant career as a member of Creedence Clearwater Revival, a band he formed along with his brother, Tom, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook. He was the lead guitarist, composer, and composed most songs. The band sadly broke up in 1972, and he embarked on a great solo career. Rolling Stone placed him among the 100 Best Guitarists and Greatest Singers of all time as #40 and #72 (respectively). He has penned many hits, including “Proud Mary,” which Tina Turner puts back into an iconic bop song.
John Fogerty
Willie Nelson – $25 million
Greatest Hits: Family Bible, On the Road Again
Songwriter, singer, and actor Willie Nelson, born in Texas, got his big break when he published Shotgun Willie. That, plus his albums Red Headed Stranger and Stardust, made him an iconic 1970s figure. He has also starred in thirty films, written numerous books, and worked as an activist for the legalization of marijuana and the use of biofuels. He’s also known for releasing The IRS Tapes, a double-album whose proceeds went to the IRS to pay off his unpaid tax debt.
Willie Nelson