Paul McCartney, Bono Cited As Richest Singers

Maybe He's Amazed

PAUL MCCARTNEY and U2 singer BONO were cited as the two "Richest Lead Singers In The World," according to CELEBRITYNETWORK.COM. MCCARTNEY's net worth is estimated to be around $800 million, while BONO is tabbed to be worth $600 million.

Interestingly, BONO's net worth once topped $1 billion when his private equity venture's investment in FACEBOOK took off during the IPO, but the social giant's worth is now just 40% of its opening high.

The rest of the top 10 include JIMMY BUFFETT ($400 million), ELTON JOHN ($320 million), MICK JAGGER ($305 million), GENE SIMMONS ($300 million), STING ($290 million), PHIL COLLINS ($250 million), DAVE MATTHEWS ($250 million) and PRINCE ($250 million). The only women listed in the top 100 were GWEN SETFANI (#29, $80 million) and STEVIE NICKS (#38, $65 million).

The figures were acquired from all publicly available information including salaries, real estate holdings, divorces, record sales, royalties and endorsements -- minus taxes, manager’s fees, agents’ fees, and lifestyle.

Check out the entire list here.

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