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

Pete Townshend – $105 million

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Pete Townshend is a household name in British and international rock music in general. He was one part of The Who’s leadership, a band that he would be dedicated to for over half a century. Towards the end of the 20th century, he steered The Who to become the type of icon that is legendary in his world. With more than 100 songs under his belt, and 11 albums, which were all written for The Who, it is amazing that Townshend had time to produce Quadrophenia and Tommy, his couple of rock operas. Townshend was also a prolific writer, penning books, essays, and columns.

Pete Townshend