BREAKING NEWS: One Direction made 100 million pounds (just over $155m AUD) between the 5 of them over the last two years - which probably places them around about Led Zeppelin on this list. I think a little piece of vomit just came up into my mouth.
According to NME, "the figure would see them catch up with The Beatles legend Paul McCartney, who is reported to be worth £665m after 50 years in the business, U2 with £514 and Mick Jagger, who is worth an estimated £190 million."
These lists always have a few surprises nestled in the later numbers don't you think? Like Axl Rose, how is that nut bar still earning money when all he does is chuck hissy fits on stage? Publishing royalties has to be it. Regardless, here are the TOP 50 richest lead singers in the world and their respective net worth.
Jimmy Buffet at number three - now that's hilarious. If you don't know who he is that's not a bad thing. Basically he's a dude who lives on a 60-odd ft yacht, only ever leaving it to stock up on Hawaiian shirts and punch out a few "classics" like "King of Somewhere Hot" to a bunch of 60 year old cotton tops. Livin' the dream...
#1: Paul McCartney Net Worth – $800 Million (The Beatles)
#2: Bono Net Worth – $600 Million (U2)
#3: Jimmy Buffett Net Worth – $400 Million
#4: Elton John Net Worth – $320 Million (Solo)
#5: Mick Jagger Net Worth – $305 Million (The Rolling Stones)
#6: Gene Simmons Net Worth – $300 Million (KISS)
#7: Sting Net Worth – $290 Million (The Police, Solo)
#8: Phil Collins Net Worth – $250 Million (Genesis, Solo)
#9: Dave Matthews Net Worth – $250 Million (Dave Matthews Band)
#10: Prince Net Worth – $250 Million
#11: Dave Grohl Net Worth – $225 Million (Foo Fighters, Nirvana on drums)
#12: Rod Stewart Net Worth – $220 Million
#13: David Bowie Net Worth – $215 Million
#14: Bruce Springsteen Net Worth – $200 Million (The E Street Band)
#15: Don Henley Net Worth – $200 Million (The Eagles, Solo)
#16: James Hetfield Net Worth – $175 Million (Metallica)
#17: Axl Rose Net Worth – $150 Million (Guns N’ Roses)
#18: Roger Waters Net Worth – $145 Million (Pink Floyd)
#19: David Gilmour Net Worth – $130 Million (Pink Floyd)
#20: Steven Tyler Net Worth – $130 Million (Aerosmith)
#21: Jon Bon Jovi Net Worth – $125 Million (Bon Jovi)
#22: Anthony Kiedis Net Worth – $120 Million (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
#23: Sammy Hagar Net Worth – $120 Million (Van Halen)
#24: Robert Plant Net Worth – $120 Million (Led Zeppelin)
#25: Bruce Dickinson Net Worth – $115 Million (Iron Maiden)
#26: Eric Clapton Net Worth – $115 Million (Cream, Solo)
#27: Brian Johnson Net Worth – $90 Million (AC/DC)
#28: Ozzy Osbourne Net Worth – $90 Million (Black Sabbath, Solo)
#29: Gwen Stefani Net Worth – $80 Million (No Doubt, Solo)
#30: Eddie Vedder Net Worth – $80 Million (Pearl Jam)
#31: Bob Dylan Net Worth – $80 Million
#32: Brian Wilson Net Worth – $75 Million (The Beach Boys)
#33: Michael Stipe Net Worth – $75 Million (R.E.M.)
#34: Trey Anastasio Net Worth – $75 Million (Phish)
#35: Joe Elliott Net Worth – $70 Million (Def Leppard)
#36: Peter Gabriel Net Worth – $70 Million (Genesis, Solo)
#37: John Fogerty Net Worth – $68 Million (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
#38: Stevie Nicks Net Worth – $65 Million (Fleetwood Mac, Solo)
#39: Roger Daltrey Net Worth – $65 Million (The Who)
#40: Chris Cornell Net Worth – $60 Million (Soundgarden, Audioslave)
#41: Mark Hoppus Net Worth – $60 Million (Blink 182)
#42: Tom DeLonge Net Worth – $60 Million (Blink 182)
#43: Chris Martin Net Worth – $60 Million (Coldplay)
#44: Billie Joe Armstrong Net Worth – $55 Million (Green Day)
#45: Liam Gallagher Net Worth – $50 Million (Oasis)
#46: Zack de la Rocha Net Worth – $50 Million (Rage Against the Machine)
#47: Vince Neil Net Worth – $50 Million (Motley Crue)
#48: Steve Perry Net Worth – $45 Million (Journey)
#49: Jon Anderson Net Worth – $45 Million (Yes)
#50: Maynard James Keenan Net Worth – $45 Million (Tool)