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    Famous Dead Musicians Who Are Still Earning Money Years After Their Death

    KrystalBy KrystalFebruary 3, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Mp3bullet.ng presents Famous Dead Musicians Who Are Still Earning Money Years After Their Death.

    Famous Dead Musicians Who Are Still Earning Money Years After Their Death
    Famous Dead Musicians Who Are Still Earning Money Years After Their Death

    Popular Dead Musicians Who Are Still Making Money Decades Later

    We would have granted immortality to some of our greatest musicians if we had the power, but the sad reality is that earth isn’t our permanent home.

    Even though these celebrities are no longer alive, their vast holdings and legacy continue to bring them money, despite the fact that they are no longer able to spend it.

    They made billions while they were alive. They are, however, producing far more even in death.


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    According to Forbes’ 2021 rankings, these eight legendary musicians continue to earn billions after their deaths:

    Micheal Jackson

    Famous Dead Musicians Who Are Still Earning Money Years After Their Death
    Micheal Jackson

    Michael Jackson is a well-known American singer, dancer, and composer whose legacy is still felt in the music industry. During his lifetime, Michael Jackson was dubbed the “King of Pop.”

    The singer, dancer, and lyricist died of heart arrest in June 2009, although he continues to earn money on an annual basis. In 2016, he received $825 million, making him the highest-paid dead or alive celebrity of the year. According to Forbes, he earned $75 million in 2021.

    Bob Marley

    Famous Dead Musicians Who Are Still Earning Money Years After Their Death
    Bob Marley

    Robert Nesta Marley A.K.A Bob Marley is a reggae singer and songwriter from Jamaica. He built a name for himself in the 1970s before passing away in 1981 after a protracted fight with cancer.

    He’s still making money four decades after his death, and he’s appeared on Forbes’ list of highest-paid dead celebrities several times. As of 2021, he earned 16 million dollars (6.5 billion naira). His last words to his son Ziggy before his death, according to reports, were “money can’t buy life.”

    Juice WRLD

    Famous Dead Musicians Who Are Still Earning Money Years After Their Death
    Juice WRLD

    Higgins, best known by his stage name Juice WRLD, was a rapper, singer, and songwriter from the United States. In 2019, he died at Chicago’s Midway International Airport from a heroin overdose. In 2021, he earned $15 million.

    Luther Vandross

    Famous Dead Musicians Who Are Still Earning Money Years After Their Death
    Luther Vandross

    Luther Vandross was an American record producer, performer, and composer who passed away in July 2005 after suffering a stroke. Years have passed after his death, yet he continues to work. In 2021, he earned $21 million.

    Elvis Presley

    Famous Dead Musicians Who Are Still Earning Money Years After Their Death
    Elvis Presley

    Elvis Aaron Presley was a well-known American singer and actor during the 1960s and 1970s. Back in the day, Elvis was dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll.” Due to heart illness, he died in August 1977. He still made $30 million in 2021, four decades after his death.

    Bing Crosby

    Bing Crosby

    Bing Crosby was an American singer and actor who died in 1977 after a heart attack. He was one of the most well-known and influential musicians of his generation.

    He is still earning after more than four decades have passed after his death. In 2021, he earned $33 million.

    Prince

    Prince

    Prince Rogers Nelson was a well-known American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor who died of a fentanyl overdose in April 2016. Prince is still making millions of dollars five years after his death. He earned 120 million dollars (49.2 billion naira) in 2021, according to Forbes.


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    John Lennon

    John Lennon

    John Lennon was a well-known British singer, composer, and peace activist who died of gunshot wounds after being shot four times by a fan in December 1980.

    He’s been dead for years, but he’s still making money. In 2021, he earned $12 million.

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