Some most famous musicians in the Rock industry have more than $500 million net worth. Can you imagine? We’ve chosen 10 of the most extravagant rockstars around the world and have included their present wealth and a short bio.
Do you think you can guess who will be the musicians in this list?
The following are the 10 of the wealthiest artists ever. The list was compiled in 2020 and we’ve used data from Forbes, Celebrity Net Worth, and The Richest to make this ranking.
10. Ringo Starr
Net worth: $350 Million
Ringo Starr is a British artist who was brought up in Liverpool. He endured medical issues as a kid that made him leave school. Later he went to secondary school in Liverpool and exceeded everyone’s expectations in arts, mechanics, and acting.
Starting in 2020, Ringo Starr’s wealth is estimated to be $350 million.
9. Gene Simmons
Net worth: $350 Million
He is an American rock-and-roll legend. He is from Haifa, Israel and is likewise popular with his stage name “The Demon”. He is the bassist and co-singer of Kiss.
Gene Simmons has more than $350 million.
8. Mick Jagger
Net worth: $360 Million
Mick Jagger is from the UK and he is a music producer. He has won a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Jagger stands out amongst other well-known artists and has been wildly successful for more than 50 years. He has been the lead singer in the band The Rolling Stones ever since it was founded in the 1960s.
In 2020, Mick Jagger is estimated to own a net worth of around $360 million, which puts him in number 8 in this ranking.
7. Sting
Net worth: $400 million
Sting is a very popular British artist. He is from Gordon Matthew Sumner in England and is maybe the most famous artist from the band the police. He has also achieved a massively successful solo career. His net worth is assessed to be around $400 million.
6. Jon Bon Jovi
Net worth: $410 Million
Jon Bon Jovi is a rock musician from New Jersey. When he was a teenager he spent most of his time making music. The fact that his own cousin had a studio helped a lot with the process. In this way he managed to land a gig when he was only 17 years old. In 2020 his wealth is said to be $410 Million, which places him in number 6.
5. Elton John
Net Worth: $500 Million
Elton John is well-known all over the world. The artist from Great Britain has earned his spot as one of the most awarded musicians in history. When he was only 3 he started playing the piano and 4 years later went to lessons with a professional. His musical scholarship to the London’s Royal Academy of Music helped a lot for his future career. His net worth is estimated to be around half a billion dollars.
4. Bruce Springsteen
Net Worth: $500 Million
This artist is from New Jersey and began his musical career when he was a teenager. The first instrument he fell in love with and learnt how to play was the guitar. Later on he became a member of bands like The Castiles, Earth and Steel Mill. Nowadays, his net worth is estimated at around half a billion dollars, which places him in 4th place.
3. Jimmy Buffett
Net Worth: $600 Million
He is an artist from the USA, who also acts, writes songs and acts as a businessman. His music has been very memorable over the years, but everything started out when he enrolled in the band of his school when he was little. Now he is said to have $600 million.
2. Bono
Net Worth: $700 Million
Bono was born in Ireland and apart from being a super successful artist, is also a political activist. He was part of the famous band U2, starting out when he was just 16 years old. He has earned the title of one of the most iconic rock stars and his wealth is estimated at $700 million.
1. Paul McCartney
Net Worth: $1.2 Billion
Paul McCartney is a very popular artist from England. He is also a composer and has won multiple awards over the years. He became popular by being part of the legendary band The Beatles. He has sold more than 100 million copies throughout his career. He is in the first place in this ranking and the wealthiest rock star in the world, because his net worth is $1,2 billion.
