Michigan’s 8 Richest Musicians: See Who Tops the List

The Great Lakes State is known for so many things—from the natural beauty of its outdoors and scenery to the foods and drinks that call Michigan home. What would the world be like without Faygo and Vernors, or Koegel’s and Kellogg’s?

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But there’s absolutely no denying the fact that Michigan has a very rich music history. Talented musicians from here have conquered every genre—pop, rock & roll, rap, R&B, and more. On top of all that, Motown Records—one of the most legendary record companies of all time—was founded in Detroit and named after the Motor City.

Michigan’s Musical Legacy Runs Deep

Let’s face it: naming every musician from Michigan would be nearly impossible. There are legends like The Four Tops, Alice Cooper, Rare Earth, Ted Nugent, and Flint’s own Grand Funk Railroad, along with The Romantics, The White Stripes, and Iggy Pop, all of whom received national and international fame.

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Other Michigan musicians who gained huge notoriety include East Lansing’s Verve Pipe, Muskegon’s Pop Evil, Frankenmuth’s Greta Van Fleet, and Ann Arbor’s Taproot.

Who Made the Big Bucks?

But a handful of Michiganders have had exceptionally successful careers in the music industry and have become household names in the process. While many of our homegrown music-makers hail from Detroit or the Greater Detroit Area, others come from right here in Mid-Michigan.

See the Full List of Michigan’s Richest Musicians

In fact, the second-richest musician in the world has roots in Michigan. So who are Michigan’s richest musicians?

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