Forbes Lists The Richest Rockers [VIDEO]
Forbes magazine just released their list of the highest-paid musicians and of course there are some rockers at the top. It's no suprise that U2 come in at number one after earning 195-million dollars, followed by Bon Jovi with 125 mil and Elton John with 100-million. Paul McCartney is still earning money at the number five spot with 67 mil and the Eagles are in eighth with 60-million dollars. Other rockers on the list include AC/DC at 18 and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at. More after the jump.
All the numbers are based on pre-tax income from May 2010 to May 2011. It's also before they subtract all agent and manager fees.
Here's video of the number 1 band on the list, U2, at their concert in Anaheim, California just 2 nights ago!