Lou Reed – $15 million
Greatest Hits: Heavenly Arms, Think It Over
Lou Reed was the mastermind of The Velvet Underground’s success by being the band’s songwriter and lead singer. His amazing career carried on for half a century. That being said, The Velvet Underground did not perform as well as its members might have liked, but would go on to be considered one of the most essential indie bands ever to have been formed. Reed departed from the band in 1970 and would go on to record 20 albums on his own. While Reed would have something of a turbulent life, his albums would sell well.
Lou Reed
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