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Artist News
U2 top Forbes rock earnings list
By CMU Editorial | Published on Friday 17 June 2011
So, out of all the rockers, U2 earned the most cash in the last twelve months, according to the latest Forbes list of most highly paid music stars. It was the no doubt tax-efficient 360 degree tour that ensured Team U2 made by far the most money in the twelve months from May 2010 to May 2011 (though, we should note, the estimated revenue hauls in this list are pre-tax, and manager/agent cuts for that matter).
For fans of rich pop stars, here’s the list of the thirty artists you should be adoring this coming year, based on their recent cash hauls:
1. U2 ($195 million)
2. Bon Jovi ($125 million)
3. Elton John ($100 million)
4. Lady Gaga ($90 million)
5. Michael Buble ($70 million)
6. Paul McCartney ($67 million)
7. Black Eyed Peas ($61 million)
8. Eagles ($60 million)
9. Justin Bieber ($53 million)
10. Dave Matthews Band ($51 million)
11. Toby Keith ($50 million)
12. Usher ($46 million)
13. Taylor Swift $45 million)
14. Katy Perry ($44 million)
15. Brad Paisley ($40 million)
16. Tom Petty & the Heartbreaks ($38 million)
17. Jay-Z ($38 million)
18. AC/DC ($35 million)
18. Sean “Diddy” Combs ($35 million)
18. Beyonce ($35 million)
18. Tim McGraw ($35 million)
18. Muse ($35 million)
23. Rascal Flatts ($34 million)
24. Kenny Chesney ($30 million)
25. Rihanna ($29 million)
