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

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