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10 Richest Rock Stars of All Time

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10 Richest Rock Stars of All Time

Rock stars are always somewhat associated with a life of wealth and glamour. We all know most of them are rich – but we have no idea how rich exactly. Well, at least for the biggest whales in the ocean, that’s about to change. Let’s take a look at some of the richest rock stars of all time. Note: we might be off a penny or two, but I doubt that matters with numbers this high

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Johnny Cash – $300 million

That’s a decent amount of dollars, isn’t it? Johnny Cash made music successfully for pretty much his entire life, so it’s only natural he saved himself a nice paycheck.

That’s a decent amount of dollars, isn’t it? Johnny Cash made music successfully for pretty much his entire life, so it’s only natural he saved himself a nice paycheck.

Dave Matthews – $300 million

Dave isn’t the most known person outside of the US, but he’s won two Grammys already. He’s still relatively young – only slightly over 50 – so he could go on for a few more years, maybe even adding some money to his net worth.

Dave isn’t the most known person outside of the US, but he’s won two Grammys already. He’s still relatively young – only slightly over 50 – so he could go on for a few more years, maybe even adding some money to his net worth.

Keith Richards – $340 million

Considering how much Keith has probably spent on drugs, that’s a healthy financial situation he’s in.

Considering how much Keith has probably spent on drugs, that’s a healthy financial situation he’s in.

Ringo Starr – $350 million

He wrote Yellow Submarine and lots of other Beatles songs and made plenty of money from his part in the most successful band in history.

He wrote Yellow Submarine and lots of other Beatles songs and made plenty of money from his part in the most successful band in history.

Mick Jagger – $360 million

Well, Mick Jagger is awesome. What else can I say?

Well, Mick Jagger is awesome. What else can I say?

Elton John – $480 million

He should probably repave that yellow brick road with golden bricks at this point.

He should probably repave that yellow brick road with golden bricks at this point.

Jimmy Buffett – $550 million

While Jimmy might not have earned most of this money on his music – since it’s hard to argue he’s “bigger” than Elton John or the Rolling Stones – his business ventures don’t take away the fact that he is in fact a rock star. He’s made loads of music and has had a hand in record labels, beer, real estate, a casino and football team the Miami Dolphins.

While Jimmy might not have earned most of this money on his music – since it’s hard to argue he’s “bigger” than Elton John or the Rolling Stones – his business ventures don’t take away the fact that he is in fact a rock star. He’s made loads of music and has had a hand in record labels, beer, real estate, a casino and football team the Miami Dolphins.

Bono – $600 million

One of the best singers of the 80s, U2’s Bono has turned into a PR man for charity (especially – ironically – ones dealing with poverty) in recent years.

One of the best singers of the 80s, U2’s Bono has turned into a PR man for charity (especially – ironically – ones dealing with poverty) in recent years.

John Lennon – $800 million

Imagine all the people living life in peace? More like imagine $800 million on your bank account!

Imagine all the people living life in peace? More like imagine $800 million on your bank account!

Paul McCartney – $1,2 billion

Paul is still making music until this day (he actually recently released a new album) and holds most of the copyrights for the Beatles music, so him being on top of this list only makes sense. But damn, that’s a lot of money.

Paul is still making music until this day (he actually recently released a new album) and holds most of the copyrights for the Beatles music, so him being on top of this list only makes sense. But damn, that’s a lot of money.