Chuck Berry – $10 million
Greatest Hits: Ida Red, You Can Never Tell, Johnny B. Goode
Chuck Berry was hailed as the “Father of Rock ‘N Roll.” He refined and re-adapted the rhythm and the blues to create rock and roll, creating a style of solo guitars and performances that became the genre’s basis. He was born in St. Louis and became involved in music at an early age. He started playing with the Johnnie Johnson Trio band, but he had a break when he met vocalist Muddy Waters. Muddy got him hooked with Chess Records, and Ida Red was his first hit, selling over a million records.
Chuck Berry – $10 Million
Pete Townshend – $105 million
Greatest Hits: Happy Jack, Pictures of Lilly
Pete Townshend is well-known to everyone. He was a co-founder of the legendary band called “The Who.” His career as a band lasted more than fifty years, and in the second half of the 20th century, the band under his leadership became one of the most prominent voices in music. He composed more than a hundred songs for the eleven albums of The Who, including songs for two rock operas, Tommy and Quadrophenia. He also wrote essays, columns, books, etc. He began a promising career as a soloist.
Pete Townshend – $105 Million
