These Iconic Songwriters Made Insane Fortunes

Mathis is less known for his musical accomplishments and more known for his personal investments, totaling over $1billion in dividends annually. Despite his diverse portfolio, Mathis is technically worth $400 million exactly, but that’s without the inclusion of the value of the clubs, brands, products, and companies he owns. 

Jon Bon Jovi ($410 million)

Born John Francis Bongiovi, Jr. in 1962, Bon Jovi spent the majority of his childhood skipping school and hanging out at his cousin’s recording studio, the PowerStation. After years of learning how to better his chops, Bon Jovi adopted his stage name and started developing a consistent identity for himself. 

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