David Bowie – $100 million
Greatest Hits: Changes, Space Oddity, Modern Love
About 140 million records were recorded by David Bowie worldwide, winning ten Platinum certifications for his several hit tracks. He was renowned for graphic presentation and the reinvention of a clear theme. Ziggy Stardust, an androgynous, bold music legend, is his alter ego. When he was really young, Bowie, born in South London, started learning art and music. In 1983, he began his music career, launching Space Oddity. Before his premature death at sixty-two, he married the supermodel Iman. He’s also an influential punk and glam rock star.
David Bowie
Glenn Frey – $200 million
Greatest Hits: Tequila Sunrise, Lyin’ Eyes, James Dean
Glenn Frey is the lead singer of The Eagles (and their guitarist as well). A variety of the best-known singles he produced, including “Tequila Sunrise,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Take It Easy,” “New Kid in Town,” and more. He went solo afterward, as the Eagles split up in 1980. No Fun Aloud was his introduction. He had several songs, including “Blues Smuggler,” “The Heat Is On,” “Sexy Girl” and more, cracking the top 40s. In New York City, he died at 67.
Glenn Frey
