Jerry Garcia – $40 million
Greatest Hits: Truckin’, Sugaree
Jerry Garcia, born in San Francisco, entered the iconic band during his thirty-year career. He also had many other bands and records. He was 13th on Rolling Stone’s list of “100 Greatest Guitarists” He was Grateful Dead’s key songwriter, better recognized for his form of acid music. One of Warner Records’ greatest successes was “Truckin’,” making his first appearance on Dead’s debut, American Beauty. He was renowned for his improvisation and guitar solos since he said in an interview, it eased the tension.
Jerry Garcia
Paul Simon – $75 million
Greatest Hits: Bridge Over Troubled Water
Paul Simon composed almost all tracks, including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Sound of Silence,” and possibly their most successful smash, “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” held by Columbia Records. In 1970, the couple split up, and Simon released Graceland, inspired by South Africa, where he stayed for a while. Graceland sold 14 million copies on his debut and his most profitable solo work to date. He had a start in Broadway, writing musicals. He wrote The Capeman with Derek Walcott. He’s a screenwriter.
Paul Simon
