U2 Top Forbes’ List Of Highest Earning Musicians


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U2 have topped the list of the highest earning musicians of the past twelve months, according to Forbes magazine.

Thanks largely to their massive grossing 360 world tour, the Irish supergroup raked in £121 million last year, comfortably ahead of second placed Bon Jovi, who made £78 million.

Elsewhere, veterans Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney have both continued their enduring successes, placed at #3 and #6 respectively. Popstar Justin Bieber is the youngest person to make the list, with earnings of £33 million enough to secure the no.9 position on the rundown.

Top Ten:

1. U2: $195 million (£121 million)
2. Bon Jovi: $125 million (£78 million)
3. Elton John: $100 million (£62 million)
4. Lady Gaga: $90 million (£56 million)
5. Michael Buble: $70 million (£43 million)
6. Paul McCartney: $67 million (£41 million)
7. The Black Eyed Peas: $61 million (£38 million)
8. The Eagles: $60 million (£37 million)
9. Justin Bieber: $53 million (£33 million)
10. Dave Matthews Band: $51 million (£31 million)


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