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Ringo Starr is an English musician most famously known for being drummer for The Beatles (though he also sang occasional vocals for the band). Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class: 1988 & 2015 It was only expected to sell thousands of copies, but sold well over 15 million. In 1991, Nirvana recorded “Nevermind,” the album that went on to surpass expectations and experience worldwide commercial success. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class: 2014, 2021Īmerican musician, singer and songwriter Dave Grohl is the lead singer and guitarist for the Foo Fighters but made his mark as the former drummer of Nirvana. Waters wrote most of the lyrics for Pink Floyd’s most critically acclaimed albums, including “Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall.” “Dark Side of the Moon” not only sold over 40 million copies after its debut, but it is considered the second-bestselling album of all time. Waters is the co-founder and former bassist of the rock band, Pink Floyd, which reached stardom in the 1970s. She is now Princess Reuss and Countess of Plauen. After ABBA, she had a successful solo career and then married into royalty in 1992. Anni-Frid LyngstadĪnother of the founding members of ABBA, Norwegian singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad, known as “Frida,” made her money when ABBA went viral. Björn has also composed musicals and co-produced films like “Mamma Mia!” and its sequels. Jackson and 34 Other Celebrities Who Got Rich and Famous Later in Life Björn Ulvaeusījörn Ulvaeus is a Swedish songwriter, composer, musician, writer and producer best known for his part in the hit pop Swedish band ABBA, which hit its stride in the mid-’70s.
