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Andrew Lloyd Webber- $1.2 Billion
Andrew Lloyd Webber, without a doubt, is the most popular songwriter of all time. Most people hear his name and they recognize it immediately, especially those who are fans of the theater. He is famous for writing the music for some of the most famous musicals of all time including Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and Jesus Christ Superstar. He also wrote the famous song, “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina”, for Evita. He is so amazing, that he has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.
Based on the outrageous fortune that Andrew Lloyd Webber has made, it goes to show you that if you are good, you can make money if you aren’t much of a performer. Other artists have made millions writing and performing their own songs. Either way, there is great money to be made in songwriting.