Buddy Holly – $1 million
American rock ‘n’ roll singer and songwriter who rose to prominence during the 1960s and 1970s In the past, he has experimented with other genres such as Western, R&B, and gospel music. After performing as an opening act for Elvis Presley, the musician made the decision to pursue a career in the music industry more seriously. He formed a band with Carl Bunch, Tommy Allsup, and Waylon Jennings, and they went on to become successful. The rest, as they say, is history!
The Bee Gees – $86 million
The Bee Gees were formed by Robin, Barry, and Maurice Gibb, three brothers from Liverpool, England. During the 1960s and 1970s, they were considered to be at the pinnacle of their profession. They were a huge hit with disco fans everywhere they went. They relished the opportunity to switch up their sound on a regular basis. The Rattlesnakes were formed, but their name was changed to the Bee Gees after a public relations campaign. Robert Stigwood joined them in 1967 and helped to spread the word about them all over the world. Since then, they’ve sold more than 220 million copies worldwide.