Sir Paul McCartney, a musical titan, ascended to fame as a member of The Beatles, where his mastery of the bass guitar and prolific songwriting helped shape the band’s iconic sound. With an unparalleled knack for crafting hit songs, McCartney boasts an impressive repertoire, having written or co-written more number-one singles (32) than any other musician in history, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in the annals of popular music.
Bonus Fact: Beyond catchy tunes, Paul’s a lefty who originally played guitar right-handed!
12. Tiger Woods: $1.3 billion
From a child prodigy to a golfing legend, Tiger Woods revolutionized the sport. His 15 major championships trail Jack Nicklaus’s record by just 3, and his 82 PGA Tour wins tie him for first all-time. Beyond trophies, Tiger’s dominance and charisma in the 90s and early 2000s brought a new level of global popularity to golf.
Bonus Fact: Woods speaks conversational Thai, the native language of his mother Kultida.
