Net Worth Check: List Of The Richest Hollywood Songwriters Of All Time

Published on 11/09/2021
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Glenn Frey – $200 million

Greatest Hits: Tequila Sunrise, Lyin’ Eyes, James Dean

Glenn Frey, the lead singer of the Eagles, is a musician and songwriter (and their guitarist as well). ” Among his many hit songs are “Tequila Sunrise,” “Lyin ‘Eyes,” “Taking It Easy,” and “Young Kid in Town,” among others. He also wrote the lyrics for many of the songs. Later, after the Eagles’ disbanded in 1980, he struck out on his own. No Fun Aloud was his debut album. Among his many singles, which peaked in the top 40, were “Blues Smuggler,” “The Fire Is On,” “Sexy Lady,” and a number of others. He passed away in New York City at the age of 67.

Glenn Frey – $200 Million

Glenn Frey – $200 Million

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John Prine – $6 million

Greatest Hits: Sam Stone, Illegal Smile, Dear Abby

Since the 1970s, John Prine has established himself as a songwriter and musician with a promising career ahead of him. He began learning to play the guitar when he was 14 years old and enrolled in Folk’s Old Town School in Chicago. After the age of 18, he took a break from music to serve in the Army in West Germany for a period of time. He returned to Chicago, where he worked as a guy until he was discovered by singer Kris Kristofferson, who signed him and launched his professional career as a guitarist.

John Prine – $6 Million

John Prine – $6 Million

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