#2: Bono (U2) – $600 Million
Being a successful rock singer sure can have its financial advantages. Now, thanks to CelebrityNetWorth.com, we can see just how well-off many of the rock world's most famous vocalists are. The website has published a list of the "Richest Lead Singers in the World." Unsurprisingly, the star at the top of the tally is Beatles legend Paul McCartney, who has amassed an estimated net worth of $800 million. Sitting comfortably in the #2 spot is U2's Bono who's wealthy to the tune of $600 million.
Landing in third place on the list is Jimmy Buffett with a $400 million fortune, followed by Elton John at #4 with $320 million. The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger is at #5 with $305 million. Ex-Police frontman Sting sits at #6 with $290 million and Phil Collins comes in at #7 with $250 million.
CelebrityNetWorth.com says it compiled its list by gathering information from publicly available sources about artists' "salaries, real estate holdings, divorces, record sales, royalties and endorsements." The website's net worth figures are determined by a formula that takes into account "taxes, manager's fees, agents' fees and lifestyle."
Here are the top 30 on CelebrityNetWorth.com's richest lead singers tally:
1. Paul McCartney: $800 million
2. Bono: $600 million
3. Jimmy Buffett: $400 million
4. Elton John: $320 million
5. Mick Jagger: $305 million
6. Sting: $290 million
7. Phil Collins: $250 million
8. Dave Matthews: $250 million
9. Prince: $250 million
10. Dave Grohl: $225 million
11. Rod Stewart: $220 million
12. David Bowie: $215 million
13. Bruce Springsteen: $200 million
14. James Hetfield: $175 million
15. Axl Rose: $150 million
16. Roger Waters: $145 million
17. David Gilmour: $130 million
18. Steven Tyler: $130 million
19. Jon Bon Jovi: $125 million
20. Anthony Kiedis: $120 million
21. Sammy Hagar: $120 million
22. Robert Plant: $120 million
23. Bruce Dickinson: $115 million
24. Eric Clapton: $115 million
25. Brian Johnson: $90 million
26. Ozzy Osbourne: $90 million
27. Gwen Stefani: $80 million
28. Eddie Vedder: $80 million
29. Bob Dylan: $80 million
30. Brian Wilson: $75 million
Here are the top 30 on CelebrityNetWorth.com's richest lead singers tally:
1. Paul McCartney: $800 million
2. Bono: $600 million
3. Jimmy Buffett: $400 million
4. Elton John: $320 million
5. Mick Jagger: $305 million
6. Sting: $290 million
7. Phil Collins: $250 million
8. Dave Matthews: $250 million
9. Prince: $250 million
10. Dave Grohl: $225 million
11. Rod Stewart: $220 million
12. David Bowie: $215 million
13. Bruce Springsteen: $200 million
14. James Hetfield: $175 million
15. Axl Rose: $150 million
16. Roger Waters: $145 million
17. David Gilmour: $130 million
18. Steven Tyler: $130 million
19. Jon Bon Jovi: $125 million
20. Anthony Kiedis: $120 million
21. Sammy Hagar: $120 million
22. Robert Plant: $120 million
23. Bruce Dickinson: $115 million
24. Eric Clapton: $115 million
25. Brian Johnson: $90 million
26. Ozzy Osbourne: $90 million
27. Gwen Stefani: $80 million
28. Eddie Vedder: $80 million
29. Bob Dylan: $80 million
30. Brian Wilson: $75 million
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