Glenn Frey – $200 million
Greatest Hits: Tequila Sunrise, Lyin’ Eyes, James Dean
Glenn Frey was The Eagles’ lead singer (and their guitarist as well). He wrote several of the best-known singles, including “Tequila Sunrise,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Take It Easy,” “New Kid in Town,” and more. Since the Eagles broke up in 1980, he went solo afterward. His debut was No Fun Aloud. He had many hits reaching the top 40s, including “Blues Smuggler,” “The Heat Is On,” “Sexy Girl” and more. He died at 67 in New York City.
Glenn Frey
John Prine – $6 million
Greatest Hits: Sam Stone, Illegal Smile, Dear Abby
John Prine is a songwriter and musician with successful careers since the 1970s. He learned to play guitar at age fourteen, attending lessons in Chicago at Folk’s Old Town School. After eighteen, he took a break from music and served as part of the Army in West Germany. He moved back to Chicago, where he worked as a man until being noticed by singer Kris Kristofferson, who helped him release his first album with Atlantic. He’s known for satirical songs about current affairs and overall life.
John Prine