Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1954$0.005MC
R&B Club Debut
Started performing in R&B clubs, early start.
1960$0.05M+900%B
"At Last" Breakthrough
"At Last" became a hit, gaining significant fame.
1967$0.1M+100%B
"Tell Mama" Release
Released "Tell Mama", solidifying her career.
1989$0.5M+400%B
"Seven Year Itch" Comeback
Made a comeback with "Seven Year Itch", revitalized career.
2003$2M+300%B
Grammy Lifetime Achievement
Received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, respected icon.
2012$4M+100%B
Death of a Blues Legend
Passed away after an impressive career.
2026$4MB
Blues and Soul Icon
Remembered as an blues and soul legend.
Last updated: February 25, 2026