Top 10 Earning Musicians

07/03/2007 by Forbes
Forbes has put together a list of the Top 10 Earning Musicians. Check out the list below.
1

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones$168 million* Mick, Keith and company don't sell many CDs, but as long as they're still able to stand up onstage, they don't need to. Last year they grossed $162 million touring the United States, where they played for 1.2 million fans in 38 cities. ***


2

U2

U2$150 million* A promotional push from Apple Computer--the group starred in many an iPod ad last year--may have helped U2 sell $139 million in tickets in the United States last year. ***


3

Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney$110 million* ***


4

Green Day

Green Day$99 million* ***


5

The Eagles

The Eagles$84 million* ***


6

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney$83 million* ***


7

Celine Dion

Celine Dion$81 million* ***


8

50 Cent

50 Cent$79 million* ***


9

Dave Matthews Band

Dave Matthews Band$74 million* ***


10

Elton John

Elton John$66 million* ***