7 Richest Blues Musicians
Let’s slide our way down this list and find out who’s making the big bucks in the Blues world.
1. B.B. King
- Net Worth: $40 million (at the time of his passing).
- Buck Beat: With hundreds of albums under his belt, global tours, and even owning clubs with his namesake, B.B. really was the King of more than just Blues.
2. Eric Clapton
- Net Worth: $300 million.
- Buck Beat: Apart from his bluesy hits, Clapton’s Crossroads festivals, art collection sales, and even the auctioning of his guitars have kept the cash register ringing.
3. John Lee Hooker
- Net Worth: $6 million (at the time of his passing).
- Buck Beat: Licensing deals, especially his classics in movie soundtracks and advertisements, kept Hooker’s financial game strong.
4. Buddy Guy
- Net Worth: $2 million.
- Buck Beat: Regular tours, a chain of successful “Buddy Guy’s Legends” clubs and six Grammy Awards make this guy a blues and green icon.
5. Joe Bonamassa
- Net Worth: $20 million.
- Buck Beat: A prolific touring schedule, a bunch of chart-topping albums, and even a series of guitar clinics have kept Joe’s bank balance as hefty as his riffs.
6. Robert Cray
- Net Worth: $5 million.
- Buck Beat: Five Grammy wins and a guitar tone that’s inspired countless artists.
7. Bonnie Raitt
- Net Worth: $12 million.
- Buck Beat: A career spanning over four decades, multiple Grammy wins, and a never-ending tour itinerary have all contributed to Raitt’s wealth.
