Elton John – $500 million
Greatest Hits: Rocket Man, Crocodile Rock
Rock legend Elton John sold over three hundred million albums to date and had fifty-eight Billboard singles in the top 40. His song, “Candle in the Wind,” which he wrote to honor Princess Diana after her tragic death, remains the best-selling single in the history of the United Kingdom and the United States. He has won five Grammys and several other accolades, putting him behind only The Beatles and Madonna in critical success. He’s also a notable LGBTQ activist, raising over $300 million for LGBTQ.
Elton John
David Bowie – $100 million
Greatest Hits: Changes, Space Oddity, Modern Love
David Bowie has sold over 140 million albums worldwide, earning ten Platinum certifications for his many hit songs. He was known for visual presentation and clear style reinvention. His alter ego is Ziggy Stardust, an androgynous, daring pop legend. Bowie, born in South London, began studying art and music when he was very young. He started his music career in 1983, releasing Space Oddity. He married supermodel Iman before his sudden death at sixty-two. He remains an iconic art rock and glam rock.
David Bowie