Jerry Garcia – $40 million
Born in San Francisco, Jerry Garcia is best known as the main songwriter of the Grateful Dead. The truth is that he also worked in other bands and launched a solo career as well. The Rolling Stones gave him the 13th spot on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists.” Once you hear “Truckin’” and “Sugaree,” we are sure that you would agree with that! He was a talented man who was known for his guitar solos and improvisations. In one interview, he said that doing so helped him relax and relieve stress.