Kurt Cobain – $50 million
Greatest Hits: Sappy, Smells Like Teen Spirit
Generation X was largely shaped by one man, Kurt Cobain, and his band, Nirvana. The singer and lead guitarist of the three-man outfit formed Nirvana in 1987 along with Krist Novoselic and Aaron Burckhard. The Seattle grunge scene was headed by the band, but only after the release of their second album, which contained the iconic song that defined a generation, Smells Like Teen Spirit. DGC signed Nirvana and they then enjoyed incredible commercial success. Not that Cobain was satisfied with the success, given that his influence was being misunderstood.
Kurt Cobain
Walter Becker – $20 million
Greatest Hits: Rikki Don’t Lose That Number, Do It Again
Steely Dan consisted of two heads, Donald Fagan and Walter Becker. Becker was a multi-talented musician and songwriter who played the bass and guitar for many different rock and jazz outfits. While studying at Bard College, Becker encountered Donald Fagan, which resulted in the two flocking to Los Angeles to form Steely Dan. After releasing many superb albums, Steely Dan sadly ended and Becker decided to make a home in Hawaii with his fortune. He then began producing records and enlisted with the British band, China Crisis. In 1993, Steely Dan has revived thanks to Donald’s efforts.
Walter Becker
