R.E.M. – $75 million
Greatest Hits: The One I Love
R.E.M. was one of America’s first rock-bands. It was created by Bill Berry, Mike Mills, Peter Buck, and Michael Stipe. It was noted for its arpeggiated guitar solos, revolutionary on the pop-punk scene. His first release on an independent label, Hib – Tone. Early popularity came from their single Radio Free Europe.” They released their first EP, Chronic Town, followed by a full-length album, Murmur, a little later. Commercially popular and critically acclaimed Murmur. They had their first mainstream number, one record with “The One I Love” in 1987.
R.E.M.
Jeff Barry – $1 million
Greatest Hits: Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Be My Baby
Jeff Barry, born in Brooklyn in 1938, was highly influential in the pop-rock genre. Singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was best known for his collaboration with professional and personal Ellie Greenwich, and the two would become the most prolific producing and songwriting team of the sixties. Barry wrote many popular songs, including “Do Wah Diddy Diddy,” “Chapel of Love” and “River Deep – Mountain High.” He also wrote, “Pack Leader” and “Sugar Sugar” with writers Andy Kim and Shadow Morton, two colleagues.
Jeff Barry