How Much Does A Songwriter In Hollywood Make? Here Are The Richest Of Them And Their Net Worth

Published on 01/08/2021
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George Harrison – $400 million

Greatest Hits: Taxman, Here Comes the Sun

The Beatles’ lead guitarist was George Harrison, and he was dubbed “the Quiet Beatle” though he was not one of their more prominent participants (as opposed to McCartney or Lennon). (as compared to Lennon or McCartney). He wrote several of the songs of the band, like Here Comes the Light, Taxman, Whatever, etc. George Formby, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Django Reinhardt are his musical influences. He was also influenced by Indian culture and music, extending pop music to the band’s work to integrate Indian instruments and Hindu spirituality. Born in Liverpool, he died in 2001 in LA.

George Harrison

George Harrison

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Sam Cooke – $650,000

Greatest Hits: Wonderful World, Chain Gang, A Change is Gonna Come

A resident, singer, and business owner, Sam Cooke was also an influential songwriter. He was dubbed the “King of Soul” by his pop music influence and famous voice. He began performing when he was young, leading The Soul Stirrers before his later solo career. He helped Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Bobby Womack, Billy Preston, Marvin Gaye, and several more.

Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke

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