With "Jersey Boys" (about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons) opening this weekend, we examine the biggest grossing music bio-pics. boxofficemojo.com
"Walk the Line"
(Johnny Cash)
$119,519,402
2005
"Ray"
(Ray Charles)
$75,331,600
2004
"Coal Miner's Daughter"
(Loretta Lynn)
$67,182,787
1980
"La Bamba"
(Ritchie Valens) $54,215,416
1987
"Amadeus"
(Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) $51,973,029
1984
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