Bert Berns – $20 million
Greatest Hits: Hang on Sloopy, Twist and Shout, Here Comes the Night
In the 1960s, Bert Berns was a very prominent producer and songwriter born in the Bronx. His most notable contributions include “Twist and South,” “Hang on Sloopy,” and more. He produced popular and critically acclaimed singles, such as “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Under the Boardwalk,” and “Baby Please Don’t Go,” while living and recording in Havana before the Cuban Revolution forced him to move to America. He used to dance in mambo nightclubs. He died of heart complications at 38 years of age.
Bert Berns – $20 Million
Marvin Gaye – $5 million
Greatest Hits: How Sweet It Is, Ain’t That Peculiar, I Heard it Through the Grapevine
The 1960s Motown sound helped form Marvin Gaye’s signature style as the Prince of Soul and the Prince of Motown. He is also one of the first Motown songwriters to break away from the music industry and make his music independently. Also, he was an influence on the genre of neo-soul and quiet storm music. Grammy won for “Midnight Love.” He had his last public appearance singing the national anthem of the NBA All-Star Game in 1983.
Marvin Gaye – $5 Million
