An interesting thought experiment: How would legendary musicians of the past have done with Spotify and social media today?
Social media and streaming are relatively new inventions. UK site Money.co.uk decided to take a look at how much legendary musicians might have been able to earn had streaming and social media been around in their day. These estimates cover everything from Spotify to YouTube to Instagram.
The Top 20 Legendary Musicians Who Would Earn The Most On Spotify & Social Media
| Celebrity Name | Total Earnings ($) | |
| 1 | Bob Marley | $1,667,878 |
| 2 | Elvis Presley | $1,604,033 |
| 3 | David Bowie | $1,396,461 |
| 4 | Frank Sinatra | $1,360,528 |
| 5 | Johnny Cash | $1,083,196 |
| 6 | Prince | $1,016,836 |
| 7 | Marvin Gaye | $1,011,156 |
| 8 | John Lennon | $880,269 |
| 9 | Bob Dylan | $818,694 |
| 10 | Aretha Franklin | $740,121 |
| 11 | George Harrison | $634,913 |
| 12 | Jimi Hendrix | $606,315 |
| 13 | Louis Armstrong | $578,815 |
| 14 | Sam Cooke | $464,032 |
| 15 | Nat King Cole | $434,780 |
| 16 | Etta James | $433,307 |
| 17 | Dean Martin | $426,737 |
| 18 | Chuck Berry | $398,479 |
| 19 | Ray Charles | $390,685 |
| 20 | Ella Fitzgerlad | $387,371 |
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