Brian Wilson – $75 million
Greatest Hits: Good Vibrations, I Get Around, God Only Knows, Barbara Ann
Brian Wilson co-founded beach Boys. Signed in 1962 at Capitol, he wrote over 24 top 40 band hits. He’s considered one of the 20th century’s most creative songwriters, and some say he’s a genius. He and his brothers and cousin founded Beach Boys. Wilson sometimes still visits and remains an indie pop and punk rock godfather.
Brian Wilson
John Fogerty – $70 million
Greatest Hits: Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Fortunate Son
John Fogerty had a good solo career and a phenomenal career as a Creedence Clearwater Revival member, a band he and his brother Tom, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook formed. He was the lead guitarist, composer, and most of the songs he composed. The band, unfortunately, broke up in 1972 and started a great solo career. Rolling Stone placed him as #40 and #72 among the 100 best guitarists and greatest singers ever (respectively). He has made many hits, including “Proud Mary,” which is put back by Tina Turner in an iconic bop song.
John Fogerty