Willie Dixon – $2 million
Greatest Hits: Hoochie Coochie Man, My Babe
Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters are often placed in the same word because of their dual influence on Chicago blues (post-WWII), the music they shaped. Dixon, Mississippi-born. With a distinctive voice, he played bass and guitar. In the second half of the 20th century, he was one of the most prolific songwriters. The “Hoochie Coochie Man,” “My Babe,” “Spoonful,” and more are his popular songs. Prominent artists have covered his works like Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Willie Nelson, and others. He got a Grammy and a HOF induction for Rock and Roll.
Willie Dixon
Morrissey – $50 million
Greatest Hits: Shoplifters of the World Unite, Sheila Take a Bow
Steven Morrissey, who went by his stage name Morrissey, was born to work-class Irish immigrants in England and began to enjoy music as a child. He was The Nosebleeds’ band frontman, who had no commercial success. With The Smiths, a band he founded with Johnny Marr, he had more success and more with his solo career. Solo projects such as Viva Hate, Your Arsenal, Kill Uncle, and more have been released, transforming his image from an androgynous singer into one of working-class masculinity.
Morrissey
