Burt Bacharach – $160 million
Greatest Hits: Close to You, Arthur’s Theme
The 20th century was filled with many incredible songwriters, with Burt Bacharach being one of the most successful. Burt came into the world in 1928 and commenced composing musing throughout the 1980s. He created countless masterpieces for more than 1,000 artists, working many times with Hal David. Dione Warwick is one singer that he was famous for collaborating with, and his jazz harmony and chord progression are iconic. But Burt would work with plenty of lesser known orchestras, too, providing them with all manner of special instruments. Burt enjoyed easy-going, modern pop music.
Burt Bacharach
Jimmy Buffett – $900 million
Greatest Hits: Margaritaville, Cheeseburger In ParadiseCheeseburger In Paradise
The Mississippi-born singer-songwriter launched his career during the late 1960s in Nashville TN. His first album Down to Earth categorized as a country-tinged folk-rock genre made him a country star that made him known as a popular concert drawer. During the 70’s he released 5 albums including Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes which featured Margaritaville. Buffett is still active, releasing new songs and holding huge concerts. His net worth is composed not only from his musical career but also from businesses he runs and owns such as his Lager brand, casino and resort, Margaritaville and Mailboat Records and more…
Jimmy Buffett
