These Are The Songwriters Who Are Laughing All The Way To The Bank

Paul McCartney – $1.2 billion

Greatest Hits: Yesterday
John Lennon could only be surpassed by a fellow former Beatle, Paul McCartney. His songs have been covered by more than 2,200 artists, with Yesterday being one of the most frequently borrowed. He was twice inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and as a member of The Beatles. 1965 saw the leading stars being called MOB. Paul is also a knight, an honor that he received in 1997.

Paul McCartney