Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Videos
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obits
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
    • Business Bites
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • Videos
  • Career & Education
  • Classifieds
  • All Woman
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Design Week
Lifestyle, Local Lifestyle, Style, Style Observer, Tuesday Style
September 28, 2012

Saturday Hustle – September 29

This week, Saturday Hustle pays homage to six legendary performers who are still earning millions despite their passing.

Michael Jackson

The King of Pop earned US$170 million in 2011 alone. According to Forbes magazine: “His estate made a flurry of deals in the wake of his death, including a seven-year music deal with Sony worth as much as $250 million. Another $60 million rolled in for the rights to This Is It, which subsequently became the highest-grossing concert film and documentary of all time.”

Elvis Presley

He may have died over 35 years ago, but the Presley fortune still remains strong. The actor and singer, who is famous for hits such as Blue Suede Shoes and All Shook Up, earned over US$55 million last year alone from music royalties, Graceland tickets and Elvis-themed shows.

John Lennon

Former Beatle John Lennon died in the 80s and is ranked the third-highest top-earning dead celebrity by Forbes magazine. In 2010, the Beatles sold 1.6 million albums and is still earning loyalties from records sold in 2011 on iTunes.

Jimi Hendrix

Legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix released four albums before his passing. The singer now has dozens of albums which feature samples and remixes of his music. He has been said to earn over US$7 million within the last year.

Whitney Houston

Pop star Whitney Houston’s untimely passing rocked the world by storm. A mere two weeks after her passing, Houston’s greatest hits album sold 50,000 copies and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 charts. According to Yahoo Finance, the star is set to earn an additional US$10 million this year.

Bob Marley

Though Marley didn’t make the Forbes list of top-earning dead celebrities of 2011, as the singer earned less than US$6 million, the singer is still amongst the top-earning dead celebrities in the world. The One Love singer’s album — appropriately called Legend — is the 17th album to exceed sales of 10 million copies since Nielsen SoundScan began tabulating in 1991 according to USA Today.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

‘Immense disappointment’ Mbappe rues end of World Cup dream
Football, Latest News, Sports, ...
‘Immense disappointment’ Mbappe rues end of World Cup dream
July 14, 2026
ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Kylian Mbappe rued the end of France's World Cup dream on Tuesday, blaming tactical and technical blunders for his si...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Forex: $159.13 to one US dollar
Latest News, News
Forex: $159.13 to one US dollar
July 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, July 14, ended at $159.13, down by 61 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily ex...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
FBI lists Jamaican woman as ‘Most Wanted’, posts US$150,000 reward
Latest News, News
FBI lists Jamaican woman as ‘Most Wanted’, posts US$150,000 reward
July 14, 2026
The United States (US) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a US$150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: McKenzie says use of pepper spray against him ‘unnecessary’
Latest News, News, Videos
WATCH: McKenzie says use of pepper spray against him ‘unnecessary’
July 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After being pepper-sprayed by lawmen while carrying out his duties early Tuesday, Kingston Western Member of Parliament Desmond Mc...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
UK announces social media curfew for older teens
International News, Latest News
UK announces social media curfew for older teens
July 14, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The United Kingdom (UK) government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Not a new idea!
Latest News, News
Not a new idea!
IC says proposal for independent scrutiny of staff declarations has been on the table since 2021
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Executive Director of the Integrity Commission Craig Beresford says the anti-corruption watchdog has been advocating since 2021 fo...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Spain stun France to reach World Cup final
Football, Latest News, Sports, ...
Spain stun France to reach World Cup final
July 14, 2026
ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpi...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
JLP welcomes high praise from education stakeholders of Rural School Bus System
Latest News, News
JLP welcomes high praise from education stakeholders of Rural School Bus System
July 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is welcoming media reports that, one year after its full roll-out, the National Rural School Bus Pr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct