John Prine – $6 million
Greatest Hits: Sam Stone, Illegal Smile, Dear Abby
John Prine is a songwriter and singer with popular careers since the 1970s. At the age of fourteen, he learnt to play guitar, taking classes at Folk’s Old Town School in Chicago. He took a break from music after eighteen and worked in West Germany as part of the Army. He went back to Chicago, where he served as a guy before the singer Kris Kristofferson heard him and helped him release his first Atlantic record. He’s renowned for his sarcastic songs about public affairs and life in general.
John Prine
Bono – $700 million
Greatest Hits: Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Born in Dublin, one of the most famous musicians is Bono. He’s the manager of U2, and he authors almost all U2’s albums. He won 22 Grammys for the band. He spoke at length about his style of songwriting. He incorporates social and political issues in his music, and his songs are also inspired by his childhood at a religious school. In his earlier albums, he had a rebellious voice, but as he said, he “matured” and began writing about more intimate encounters he shared with U2 members. Ali Stewart, the musician, is married.
Bono
