Isaac Hayes – $12 million
Greatest Hits: Soul Man
Isaac Hayes was the key force behind Stax Records. Before becoming a singer-songwriter, he was an in-house session musician for the label. Born in Tennessee, he wrote the song “Soul Man,” regarded as one of the most influential soul songs. He also wrote famous movie songs. He composed Shaft’s film score, earning an Oscar for his score. He was the third African-American man to win the “competitive” Oscar. In 2003, he was named BMI Icon, winning ten awards.
Isaac Hayes
Joe Strummer – $4 million
Greatest Hits: Rock the Casbah
Joe Strummer is one of the most influential figures in punk rock. He founded The Clash band, which was inducted into Fame’s Rock and Roll Hall in 2003. The band’s second album on the UK charts was #2 and their third and fourth albums were successful in the US, becoming certified platinum. Strummer also collaborated with bands such as The Mescaleros, Pgues, Latino Rockabilly, 101ers, and more. He also had a solo career, wrote TV and film scores, made radio plays, and became a major performer for Rock Against Racism, an activist organization.
Joe Strummer