Stevie Wonder – $110 million
You cannot talk about America’s best musical artists without mentioning Stevie Wonder. The man was phenomenally talented on the harpejji, percussion, harmonica, keyboards, and many other instruments, and that is before mentioning his songwriting skills and magical voice. With over 110 million album sales, Wonder’s 25 Grammy Awards were completely well deserved, as was his Academy Award. He is a member of the Hall of Songwriters and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He frequently appeared on the Billboard Hot 100.
Stevie Wonder
Billy Joel – $180 million
Greatest Hits: Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song), Piano Man
Billy Joel’s nickname, “Piano Man”, was well warranted, given that his first album was such a huge success. The solo artist commenced his career during the 1970s and would go on to sell over 150 million records across the world. His Greatest Hits album became one of the United States’ best-selling. The Bronx-born artist left high school early to enter the jazz world. It was during 1972 that he was approached by Columbia to sign his record deal. He possesses five Grammys.
Billy Joel
