The Celebrty Net Worth website is trying to drum up some buzz by releasing lists of the richest musicians at respective positions in a band. While those who are hankering to know the world's richest banjo player are currently out of luck, the list has just gone up for the richest lead singers in the world. The website says that all of its information was obtained from publicly available records about an artist's salaries, record sales, real estate holdings, endorsement deals, divorces and royalties while subtracting taxes, business fees and lifestyle expenses. In something that should surprise no one, former Wings member Paul McCartney heads the list, and is worth nearly a billion dollars. U2's Bono could at one time have had the top spot, but somebody invested a bit too much money in Facebook stock. Possibly the least (or most, depending on your point of view) heartening piece of information on the list is that Scott Stapp and Chad Kroeger have both made more money in the rock game that Rush frontman Geddy Lee. The list of the first fifty follows. [NME]
#1: Paul McCartney Net Worth – $800 Million (The Beatles)
#2: Bono Net Worth – $600 Million (U2)
#3: Jimmy Buffett Net Worth – $400 Million
#4: Elton John Net Worth – $320 Million (Solo)
#5: Mick Jagger Net Worth – $305 Million (The Rolling Stones)
#6: Gene Simmons Net Worth – $300 Million (KISS)
#7: Sting Net Worth – $290 Million (The Police, Solo)
#8: Phil Collins Net Worth – $250 Million (Genesis, Solo)
#9: Dave Matthews Net Worth – $250 Million (Dave Matthews Band)
#10: Prince Net Worth – $250 Million
#11: Dave Grohl Net Worth – $225 Million (Foo Fighters, Nirvana on drums)
#12: Rod Stewart Net Worth – $220 Million
#13: David Bowie Net Worth – $215 Million
#14: Bruce Springsteen Net Worth – $200 Million (The E Street Band)
#15: Don Henley Net Worth – $200 Million (The Eagles, Solo)
#16: James Hetfield Net Worth – $175 Million (Metallica)
#17: Axl Rose Net Worth – $150 Million (Guns N’ Roses)
#18: Roger Waters Net Worth – $145 Million (Pink Floyd)
#19: David Gilmour Net Worth – $130 Million (Pink Floyd)
#20: Steven Tyler Net Worth – $130 Million (Aerosmith)
#21: Jon Bon Jovi Net Worth – $125 Million (Bon Jovi)
#22: Anthony Kiedis Net Worth – $120 Million (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
#23: Sammy Hagar Net Worth – $120 Million (Van Halen)
#24: Robert Plant Net Worth – $120 Million (Led Zeppelin)
#25: Bruce Dickinson Net Worth – $115 Million (Iron Maiden)
#26: Eric Clapton Net Worth – $115 Million (Cream, Solo)
#27: Brian Johnson Net Worth – $90 Million (AC/DC)
#28: Ozzy Osbourne Net Worth – $90 Million (Black Sabbath, Solo)
#29: Gwen Stefani Net Worth – $80 Million (No Doubt, Solo)
#30: Eddie Vedder Net Worth – $80 Million (Pearl Jam)
#31: Bob Dylan Net Worth – $80 Million
#32: Brian Wilson Net Worth – $75 Million (The Beach Boys)
#33: Michael Stipe Net Worth – $75 Million (R.E.M.)
#34: Trey Anastasio Net Worth – $75 Million (Phish)
#35: Joe Elliott Net Worth – $70 Million (Def Leppard)
#36: Peter Gabriel Net Worth – $70 Million (Genesis, Solo)
#37: John Fogerty Net Worth – $68 Million (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
#38: Stevie Nicks Net Worth – $65 Million (Fleetwood Mac, Solo)
#39: Roger Daltrey Net Worth – $65 Million (The Who)
#40: Chris Cornell Net Worth – $60 Million (Soundgarden, Audioslave)
#41: Mark Hoppus Net Worth – $60 Million (Blink 182)
#42: Tom DeLonge Net Worth – $60 Million (Blink 182)
#43: Chris Martin Net Worth – $60 Million (Coldplay)
#44: Billie Joe Armstrong Net Worth – $55 Million (Green Day)
#45: Liam Gallagher Net Worth – $50 Million (Oasis)
#46: Zack de la Rocha Net Worth – $50 Million (Rage Against the Machine)
#47: Vince Neil Net Worth – $50 Million (Motley Crue)
#48: Steve Perry Net Worth – $45 Million (Journey)
#49: Jon Anderson Net Worth – $45 Million (Yes)
#50: Maynard James Keenan Net Worth – $45 Million (Tool)