0:00 The ten Richest Rock Stars in the World
10. Ringo Starr. Net Worth – $340 Million
Richard Starkey gained a lot of fame and money as the drummer and occasional singer/songwriter for The Beatles when he replaced Pete Best early on. After The Beatles successful ventures, he started his solo career that produced many hits including two #1 hits in the US and the UK. He’s been in a number of films, TV shows, and even documentaries.
9. Gene Simmons. Net Worth – $350 Million
Everyone knows Gene as The Demon, the bassist and co-lead singer of KISS. Gene is credited for their successful merchandising franchise, including action figures, lighters, and even pinball games! They actually dropped the makeup and costumes for a decade or so and experienced a huge resurgence in popularity, which they eventually brought back ofcourse. In recent years, Israeli-American musician has become as well known for his offstage antics as for his musical output. In 2017, he received a lifetime ban from Fox News after gatecrashing a staff meeting, while his comments about Islam, women and mental health have all drawn more than just the occasional frown. Despite his notoriety, Simmons’ has amassed quite the fortune over his 40-year career.
8. Mick Jagger. Net Worth – $360 Million
Mick Jagger earned the bulk of his fortune from his day job as lead singer and songwriter of legendary British rock group, the Rolling Stones. In the late 1960’s, Jagger tried to test his luck in acting, but his film roles failed to impress the masses. Similarly, his solo career never achieved even a fraction of the band’s success. He eventually fared much better as a filmmaker and producer, but still, it’s his charismatic on-stage presence and drawing vocals that we’ll remember him for. .
4:05 7. Sting. Net Worth – $400 Million
In 1977, Sting formed new wave rock band, “the Police.” The following years, they climbed their way to become the world’s best-selling artists. They even won an Ivor Novello award, and became an inductee of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A few controversies still stand such as Sting’s new age witterings and reputed 8 hour, yoga fueled sex sessions with wife Trudie Styler, which have raised the odd eyebrow over the years,
6. Jimmy Buffet. Net Worth – $410 Million
Buffet describes his music as “Drunken Caribbean Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Fans like to call it “Gulf and Western”. But whatever you may call it, there’s no denying that his music can definitely be called “Profitable”. Ever Since he started his career in 1969, Buffet has won quite a devoted fan-base, formerly known as “Parrotheads”. In addition to them, he has won 20 million record sales, multiple sell-out tours, and three number one best-selling books.
5. Jon Bon Jovi. Net Worth – $420 Million
With a breathtaking income of $420 million Dollars, Jon Bon Jovi has more than just big hair and a feminine pout to his name. He is considered the 6th richest rocker in the world. The singer- songwriter can credit his fortune and fame to his devotion of 35 years as frontman of rock band, Bon Jovi. He might as well thank his genes too rather than just singing as he won the title of People’s Sexiest Rock Star of 2000, and VH1‘s 13th Sexiest Artist of 2002.
4. Elton John. Net Worth – $450 Million
Sir Elton John has sold more than 300 million albums to date, which explains why he has a hefty 450 million dollars net worth. He holds the best selling single of all time in the USA and UK. All these albums, touring, awards, and merchandising built his financial base. But what catapulted his riches further was his compositions for The Lion King movie and the recent Rocketman biopic. Elton would have been much higher up on this list if it wasn’t for his crazy spending habits, such as spending $40 million in the year 2000 alone. He was buying more cars than he ever got the chance to drive!
8:04 3. Bruce Springsteen. Net Worth – $500 Million
The singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen isn’t called the Boss for nothing. Since his career began in 1964, Bruce has sold more than 140 million records worldwide. He has had 11 chart topping albums, won 20 Grammy’s, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and been named one of the world’s best-selling artists!
2. Bono. Net Worth – $700 Million
The Irish musician and lead singer, Bono, of the legendary rock band, U2, is well known for his philanthropy as well as for his music. His social activism has included co-founding multiple charities over the years, such as DATA, EDUN, the ONE campaign and Product Red, appearing at multiple benefit concerts, with Live Aid being the most famous, and has contributed to fundraising singles such as Band Aid’s Do They Know it’s Christmas/ Feed the World.
1. Paul McCartney. Net Worth – $1.2 Billion
And finally, we have the first and only addition to the billion dollar club of rockstars. Who else could claim today’s top spot but the man, the legend, Sir. Paul McCartney?
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