Check Out Who Are The Richest Songwriters In History

Billy Joel – $180 million

Greatest Hits: Piano Man, Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)

After his first song’s success, Billy Joel was dubbed as the “Piano Man” He has spent more than four decades in the music industry. He has sold over 150 million records worldwide and remains one of American history’s best-selling musical artists. He was born in the Bronx and dropped out of secondary school to study music. In 1972, he seized Columbia Records and signed a treaty. Out of 23 nominations, he has won five Grammys.

Billy Joel – $180 Million