How Much Bernie Taupin Is Really Worth

Besides Sir Elton, Taupin has collaborated with a wide range of artists throughout his career. Responsible for Alice Cooper's 1978 album "From the Inside," (via Songfacts), Taupin also wrote several songs for Rod Stewart, as well as the hit single by Heart, "These Dreams" (also via Songfacts) and the song that's the poster child for '80s corporate rock, "We Built This City," by Starship. "These Dreams" would go on to hit #2 on the Billboard chart in 1986 (via Billboard). As for Starship's "We Built this City"? The song peaked at #1 in August of 1985, and stayed there for three weeks (also via Billboard).

Not wanting to pigeonhole himself as only a collaborator, Taupin has recorded music on his own. In 1971 he recorded a spoken record of his own poetry titled "Taupin" (via Discogs). He would follow that up with another album of poetry in 1980 titled "He Who Rides the Tiger" and a full-fledged music record, "Tribe," in 1987. However, its alongside writing partner Sir Elton John that Taupin has made the greatest impact on modern-day music. With over 25 platinum albums, 35 gold albums, 30 Top 40 hits and sales of more than 255 million records (via Biography) to their collective names, Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin have created a lasting musical legacy together. Now age 71, Taupin, according to Celebrity Net Worth, is valued at $150 million.

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