Singer-Songwriters Who Are Highly Successful Because Of Their Work

Published on 01/08/2021
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John Prine – $6 million

Greatest Hits: Sam Stone, Illegal Smile, Dear Abby

Since the 1970s, John Prine has been a successful musician and songwriter. He studied guitar at the age of 14, attending lessons at Folk’s Old Town School in Chicago. After 18 years of age, he took a break from music and served as an army member in West Germany. He returned to Chicago, where he worked as a man until Kris Kristofferson saw that his first album with Atlantic was released. He is renowned for satirical songs on contemporary matters and life in general.

John Prine

John Prine

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Bono – $700 million

Greatest Hits: Sunday, Bloody Sunday

Born in Dublin, one of the most popular musicians is Bono. He’s the boss of U2, and he writes nearly all the U2 songs. He won 22 Grammys for the band. He spoke at length about his style of songwriting. He utilizes social and political themes in his songs, and his songs are often affected by his upbringing at a religious school. Before, he had a defiant sound in his songs, but he “matured” and started writing about more personal experiences with U2 members.

Bono

Bono

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