Madonna – $590 million
Greatest Hits: Like a Virgin, Like a Prayer, Vogue, Hung Up
In her acting, songwriting, and singing, Madonna, known as the Queen of Pop, is known for breaking limits, sometimes creating controversy in her images and lyrics. Since 1979, she has been in the music industry. Before turning to music and working as a guitarist for the Breakfast Club, she moved to New York City to pursue a dance career. In 1982, with Sire Records, she signed a record contract. Her songs include the award-winning “Like a Virgin,” “Ray of Light,” “Confessions on a Dance Floor,” and more.
Madonna
Fats Domino – $8 million
Greatest Hits: Ain’t That a Shame, Jambalaya, Lady Madonna
The New Orleans rock-and-roll pioneer Fats Domino was one of the genre’s most influential musicians. He inspired R&B as well. Between 1955 and 1960, he sold over sixty-five million records and had eleven top ten hits. He was considered modest and camera-shy, so his influence on rock is often overlooked. He hit the top 40 billboard charts with 35 albums. Many of these records are certified in platinum or gold. In 1949 he released the album “The Fat Man,” the first record in rock and roll, selling a million copies.
Fats Domino