Willie Dixon – $2 million
Greatest Hits: Hoochie Coochie Man, My Babe
The Mississippi-born Willie Dixon is a religious figure in the blues genre. He was a singer, guitarist, producer, and songwriter. Willie Dixon was a champion for blues whose amazing style really uplifted and expanded the movement. He was the master of songs like My Baby and Hoochie Coochie Man. He won Grammys and his songs were covered by great bands like The Doors. One cannot learn to play the blues without consulting the legendary portfolio of Dixon’s moody tunes.
Willie Dixon
Morrissey – $50 million
Greatest Hits: Sheila Take a Bow, Shoplifters of the World Unite
The United Kingdom songwriter, singer, and author happens to be one of the richest individuals that can carry a tune. The Smiths was the band that propelled the Morrissey name to fame, with hit songs like How Soon is Now? and There Is A Light That Never Goes. There were less successful bands like Slaughter and the Dogs and Nosebleeds that he was part of. Morrissey was integral in establishing the indie and alternative genres.
Morrissey
