- Music
- 30 Nov 12
The producer/headphone salesman earned more money than any other musician this year...
Dr.Dre topped the 2012 Forbes Musicians Rich List, with the producer come headphone salesman bringing home a whopping $110 million.
Not surprisingly Ireland's only representation comes from U2, who rank fourth. The group's record breaking 360 tour which grossed $736 million over three years is estimated to have made the band $78 million.
Probably the most eye-catching, but not surprising, name on the list is that of Justin Beiber. The 18 year-old Canadian sensation earned $55 million last year as 'Beiber Fever' continued to spread around the world.
Beyonce ($40 million) also interestingly appears to be the bread winner at home, as her husband Jay-Z only managed to bag $38 million this year. Tough times...
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Check out the top 25 below, and then go wallow in misery...
01. Dr Dre – $110 Million
02. Roger Waters – $88 Million
03. Elton John – $80 Million
04. U2 – $78 Million
05. Take That – $69 Million
06. Bon Jovi – $60 Million
07. Britney Spears – $58 Million
08. Paul McCartney – $57 Million (tie)
08. Taylor Swift – $57 Million (tie)
10. Justin Bieber – $55 Million (tie)
10. Toby Keith – $55 Million (tie)
12. Rihanna – $53 Million
13. Lady GaGa – $52 Million
14. Foo Fighters – $47 Million
15. Diddy – $45 Million (tie)
15. Katy Perry – $45 Million (tie)
17. Kenny Chesney – $44 Million
18. Beyoncé – $40 Million
19. Red Hot Chili Peppers – $39 Million
20. Jay-Z – $38 Million
21. Coldplay – $37 Million
22. Adele – $35 Million (tie)
22. Kanye West – $35 Million (tie)
24. Michael Bublé – $34 Million
25. Sade – $33 Million