Burt Bacharach – $160 million
There are few singer-songwriters from the 20th century with more influence than Burt Bacharach. Born in Missouri in 1928, he started to write songs in the ‘80s. He eventually collaborated with Hal David to pen songs that have since been recorded by more than a thousand singers. He is famous for his work with Dionne Warwick and his jazz harmony and chord progression. Aside from that, he has worked with smaller orchestras with unique instruments. He has dabbled in contemporary, pop, and easy-to-hear styles. Aside from writing songs, he also sings and plays the piano! What a talented guy.