There’s no better job on the planet than being the front man/woman for a major rock band. Not only do lead singers get most of the glory, attention, accolades and groupies… they also make a TON of money.
From celebritynetworth.com
***The figures contained in this list were acquired from all publicly available information including salaries, real estate holdings, divorces, record sales, royalties and endorsements. The final net worths come from a formula that takes out taxes, manager’s fees, agents’ fees, and lifestyle.***
- #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: Sting Net Worth – $290 Million (The Police, Solo)
- #7: Phil Collins Net Worth – $250 Million (Genesis, Solo)
- #8: Dave Matthews Net Worth – $250 Million (Dave Matthews Band)
- #9: Prince Net Worth – $250 Million
- #10: Dave Grohl Net Worth – $225 Million (Foo Fighters, Nirvana on drums)
- #11: Rod Stewart Net Worth – $220 Million
- #12: David Bowie Net Worth – $215 Million
- #13: Bruce Springsteen Net Worth – $200 Million (The E Street Band)
- #14: James Hetfield Net Worth – $175 Million (Metallica)
- #15: Axl Rose Net Worth – $150 Million (Guns N’ Roses)
- #16: Roger Waters Net Worth – $145 Million (Pink Floyd)
- #17: David Gilmour Net Worth – $130 Million (Pink Floyd)
- #18: Steven Tyler Net Worth – $130 Million (Aerosmith)
- #19: Jon Bon Jovi Net Worth – $125 Million (Bon Jovi)
- #20: Anthony Kiedis Net Worth – $120 Million (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
- #21: Sammy Hagar Net Worth – $120 Million (Van Halen)
- #22: Robert Plant Net Worth – $120 Million (Led Zeppelin)
- #23: Bruce Dickinson Net Worth – $115 Million (Iron Maiden)
- #24: Eric Clapton Net Worth – $115 Million (Cream, Solo)
- #25: Brian Johnson Net Worth – $90 Million (AC/DC)
- #26: Ozzy Osbourne Net Worth – $90 Million (Black Sabbath, Solo)
- #27: Gwen Stefani Net Worth – $80 Million (No Doubt, Solo)
- #28: Eddie Vedder Net Worth – $80 Million (Pearl Jam)
- #29: Bob Dylan Net Worth – $80 Million
- #30: Brian Wilson Net Worth – $75 Million (The Beach Boys)
- #31: Michael Stipe Net Worth – $75 Million (R.E.M.)
- #32: Trey Anastasio Net Worth – $75 Million (Phish)
- #33: Joe Elliott Net Worth – $70 Million (Def Leppard)
- #34: Peter Gabriel Net Worth – $70 Million (Genesis, Solo)
- #35: John Fogerty Net Worth – $68 Million (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
- #36: Stevie Nicks Net Worth – $65 Million (Fleetwood Mac, Solo)
- #37: Roger Daltrey Net Worth – $65 Million (The Who)
- #38: Chris Cornell Net Worth – $60 Million (Soundgarden, Audioslave)
- #39: Mark Hoppus Net Worth – $60 Million (Blink 182)
- #40: Tom DeLonge Net Worth – $60 Million (Blink 182)
- #41: Chris Martin Net Worth – $60 Million (Coldplay)
- #42: Billie Joe Armstrong Net Worth – $55 Million (Green Day)
- #43: Liam Gallagher Net Worth – $50 Million (Oasis)
- #44: Zack de la Rocha Net Worth – $50 Million (Rage Against the Machine)
- #45: Vince Neil Net Worth – $50 Million (Motley Crue)
- #46: Steve Perry Net Worth – $45 Million (Journey)
- #47: Jon Anderson Net Worth – $45 Million (Yes)
- #48: Maynard James Keenan Net Worth – $45 Million (Tool)
- #49: Jonathan Davis Net Worth – $45 Million (Korn)
- #50: David Lee Roth Net Worth – $40 Million (Van Halen)
- #51: David Byrne Net Worth – $40 Million (Talking Heads)
- #52: Thom Yorke Net Worth – $35 Million (Radiohead)
- #53: Jack White Net Worth – $30 Million (The White Stripes)
- #54: Geddy Lee Net Worth – $28 Million (Rush)
- #55: Rob Halford Net Worth – $25 Million (Judas Priest)
- #56: Geoff Tate Net Worth: $17 Million (Queensrÿche)
- #57: Gregg Allman Net Worth – $15 Million (Allman Brothers)
- #58: Scott Weiland Net Worth – $10 Million (Stone Temple Pilots)
