These Iconic Songwriters Made Insane Fortunes

Since the Spice Girls broke up, Beckham struggled to find her own place in a solo career, so she settled on starting her own fashion label and the rest is history. Beckham shares a $450 million worth with her husband, her individual worth is undeterminable because they file their taxes together annually.

Elton John ($500 million) 

Elton John is one of the best selling musicians to ever live. Some accredit to his flamboyant appearance, others credit his connection to the royal family of England, but he personally accredits his success in the industry with his innate musical ability that he discovered as a toddler. Elton John started playing piano at the age of 3, he was awarded a scholarship to the London Royal Academy of Music when he was just 11 years old, and he made his first million dollars playing music by the time he was 17.

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