Tom Petty – $95 million
Greatest Hits: Here Comes My Girl, Refugee, Don’t Do Me Like That
Musician Tom Petty was one of the best-selling musicians ever. He got involved in rock and roll after he encountered ten-year-old Elvis Presley. He was often inspired by The Rolling Stones, his own interpretation of punk rock. He founded the disastrous Mudcrutch band. But Tom Petty’s band and the Heartbreakers turned out to be a game-changer.
Ed Sheeran- $200 Million
Greatest Hits: Thinking Out Loud, The A Team, Shape of You
Ed Sheeran will certainly have years of hits and tons of songs to be written and recorded. However, he is widely one of the most adored and versatile artists of this generation. His music has been featured and recorded across the boards. Sheeran began his career by playing in bars and small gigs until he finally moved to London and started to gain more recognition. His first album was recorded and released independently.