Chuck Berry – $10 million
Greatest Hits: Ida Red, You Can Never Tell, Johnny B. Goode
Chuck Berry refined and re-adapted blue and rhythm to form rock and roll, and he created a style of guitar solo and showy performances that became the basis of the genre. Berry was named “Father of Rock ‘N Roll.” He started playing with the band The Johnnie Johnson Trio, but he had his break when he met singer Muddy Waters. His first hit was Ida Red, selling over a million records. Muddy had him hooked with Chess Records.
Chuck Berry
Pete Townshend – $105 million
Greatest Hits: Happy Jack, Pictures of Lilly
Pete Townshend is one of the most widely known names. The legendary co-founder of the band, The Who. His band career lasted over fifty years, and for the second half of the 20th century, the band, led by him, became one of the most prominent voices of music. He composed over a hundred songs for The Who’s eleven albums, including two rock operas for Tommy and Quadrophenia. He has also written essays, books, columns, and so on. He started a successful solo career.
Pete Townshend