Chrissie Hynde – $12 million
Greatest Hits: Back on the Chain Gang, Talk of the Town
The Pretenders were formed by Chrissie Hynde, who enjoyed her place as the band’s frontwoman from 1978 onwards. She was greatly inspired by the counterculture movement and the hippies, where she lived in London as a clothing store manager that she shared with Vivienne Westwood, the iconic fashion designer. Her musical career was switched with one in fashion. She collaborated with many different kinds of artists, like Frank Sinatra, UB40, and Cher! Her 1978 demo tape was handed to Dave Hill of Real Records. She was finally able to cover her rent for her London practice room.
Chrissie Hynde
Lucinda Williams – $15 million
Greatest Hits: Get Right With God, Can’t Let Go
Lucinda Williams is a Louisiana born country singer that would dominate the country-rock and folk-rock subgenres. From 1979 onwards, Williams would work hard within the music industry, earning proper recognition for her eponymous first album. In 1994, Williams won her initial Grammy award for the hit, Passionate Kisses. Williams seems to never lose traction, having recently released two further albums. Her efforts really began to be recognized when she released the Gravel Path to Car Wheels to gold-certified success.
Lucinda Williams
