Stevie Wonder – $110 million
Greatest Hits: Superstition
Stevland or Stevie Wonder is one of the most popular artists ever. Besides his singing and writing prowess, he also played harmonica, drums, keyboards, harpejji, and many other instruments. He sold over a hundred million records and won twenty-five Grammys and an Oscar (among many other accolades). He was also inducted into Fame’s Rock & Roll Hall as well as the Songwriters Hall. Wonder had several big hits on Billboard Hot 100. He signed an 11-year-old Motown label with Tamia. He was and is) considered a prodigy.
Stevie Wonder
Billy Joel – $180 million
Greatest Hits: Piano Man, Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)
Singer and composer Billy Joel is dubbed “Piano Man” because of the success of his first song. He’s been a solo artist in the industry since the 1970s. He’s sold more than 150 million records worldwide, and his Greatest Hits collection remains one of America’s best-selling albums ever. Born in The Bronx, he dropped off high school for music. He captured Columbia Records in 1972 and signed a contract. He’s won five Grammys of 23 nominations.
Billy Joel