Many young musicians dream of being rock stars for the fame and adoration, even though it’s a grueling lifestyle of non-stop touring. These starving artist types have a big surprise coming if they break into the big time, because you can make an unbelievable amount of money. Gaining marketing momentum and exposure can help propel your career, though it’s a lifelong process that requires the help of a big record label. And in this genre you do have to actually be able to write songs and play an instrument, unlike others.
Here are the top 20 richest rock stars in the world.
| Rank | Name | Net Worth |
| 1. | Paul McCartney | $1.2 billion |
| 2. | Bono | $700 million |
| 3. | Jimmy Buffett | $600 million |
| 4. | Bruce Springsteen | $500 million |
| 5. | Elton John | $500 million |
| 6. | Keith Richards | $500 million |
| 7. | Mick Jagger | $500 million |
| 8. | Eric Clapton | $450 million |
| 9. | Jon Bon Jovi | $410 million |
| 10. | Adam Clayton | $400 million |
| 11. | Gene Simmons | $400 million |
| 12. | Sting | $400 million |
| 13. | The Edge | $400 million |
| 14. | Bob Dylan | $350 million |
| 15. | Lars Ulrich | $350 million |
| 16. | Ringo Starr | $350 million |
| 17. | Dave Grohl | $320 million |
| 18. | Roger Waters | $310 million |
| 19. | Anne-Frid Lyngstad | $300 million |
| 20. | Björn Ulvaeus | $300 million |
| Dave Matthews | $300 million | |
| Kiss | $300 million | |
| James Hetfield | $300 million | |
| Robbie Williams | $300 million | |
| Larry Mullen Jr. | $300 million | |
| Phil Collins | $300 million | |
| Rod Stewart | $300 million |
