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

Chuck Berry – $10 million

Greatest Hits: Ida Red, Johnny B. Goode, You Can Never Tell
Who is the “Father of Rock ‘n Roll”? Why, Chuck Berry, of course! He was known for re-adapting and refining the then ancient Rhythm and Blues into Rock ‘n Roll, creating the foundation for the genre with his outlandish performances and dramatic guitar solos. The St. Louis-born artist and songwriter commenced his career when he joined the Johnnie Johnson Trio, but he was truly recognized when he became acquainted with the Muddy Waters singer. He was then handed to Chess Records by the singer, releasing his initial hit called Ida Rad, which was bought over one million times.

Chuck Berry