Chuck Berry – $10 million
Greatest Hits: Ida Red, You Can Never Tell, Johnny B. Goode
“Father of Rock ‘N Roll.”Father of Rock’N Roll. He was born in St. Louis, and at an early age was interested in music. He started performing with the Johnnie Johnson Trio, but he got his break when he encountered the singer Muddy Waters. Muddy had him hooked on Chess Music, and Ida Red was his first success, selling more than a million records.
Chuck Berry
Pete Townshend – $105 million
Greatest Hits: Happy Jack, Pictures of Lilly
One of the most popular names is Pete Townshend. The iconic co-founder of the band, The Who. His band career lasted more than fifty years, and in the second half of the twentieth century, the band under his leadership became one of the most influential voices in rock. He wrote more than a hundred songs for the eleven albums of The Who, including songs for two rock operas, Tommy and Quadrophenia. He also published articles, columns, novels, etc. He started a fruitful career as a soloist. He’s a legendary musician. That doesn’t hurt.
Pete Townshend
