John Prine – $6 million
Greatest Hits: Sam Stone, Illegal Smile, Dear Abby
John Prine is a songwriter with prosperous careers since the 1970s. He began to play guitar at 14, taking lessons at Folk’s Old Town School in Chicago. After eighteen, he took a music break and worked as part of West Germany’s army. He went back to Chicago, where he served as a guy before singer Kris Kristofferson discovered him, helping him release his first album with Atlantic. He’s known for songs about public affairs and overall life.
John Prine
Bono – $700 million
Greatest Hits: Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Born in Dublin, Bono is a favorite singer. He’s the boss of U2 who authors almost all U2 albums. He’s won 22 Grammys. He spoke about his songwriting style. He utilizes social and political concepts in his music, also inspired by his childhood at a religious school. He had a rebellious tone in his songs earlier, but as he said, he “matured” and began singing about more intimate encounters he and U2 members shared. Singer Stewart’s married.
Bono
