He hates to sound like an “old man,” he says, but it’s all Jobs’ fault: In an interview with The Sunday Times Magazine, Bon Jovi says kids no longer enjoy the “magical” experience of buying and enjoying LPs because of digital downloads.

2.Rocker Jon Bon Jovi says Steve Jobs is “personally responsible for killing the music business” with iTunes. 1 albums than anyone, with a total of 27, 19 of which were part of The Beatles, five with Wings, and three as solo albums. The 18-time Grammy Winner still sells out stadiums everywhere to this day. McCartney’s longevity as a part of the band Wings and later in his solo career kept him in the spotlight longer than any other musician on this list. He also purchased the rights to other rock ‘n’ roll legends, including Buddy Holly and Carl Perkins, through his company MPL. His start as a businessman came when he launched Apple Records with John Lennon to help preserve their music. McCartney, 80, has made songs that ring out in pop culture today, such as “Hey Jude,” “Yesterday,” and “Let It Be,” all of which went No. As part of the most famous band to ever walk the planet, The Beatles, he helped write and perform some of the most influential songs to hit the airwaves. Many people would agree that there is no bigger legend in music today than the iconic Paul McCartney. Paul McCartney Photo Courtesy of Amy Harris/ The majority of this list hails from the United Kingdom, with a few Americans and an Irishman sprinkled in, making sure the “British Invasion” is still paying dividends.Ĭheck out 10 Of The World’s Richest Rock Stars below, according to.

Leading the way on this list of the world’s Richest Rock Stars are frontman in legendary bands like The Beatles and U2. Fans are still clamoring to see them, either for the first time as part of their bucket list experience, while others have seen them over and over again. Since they are still marquee attractions, they can pack stadiums and sell out arenas with ease. The one thing these artists have in common is that, to this day, they still perform. The rock stars have managed to stay relevant through decades with classic music catalogs and timeless hit songs that have them all claiming themselves as Hall of Famers in music. They have earned the right to be on the list of the top 10 richest rock stars in the world they continue to sell out shows and are must-see attractions in each city they perform in. The biggest names in Rock & Roll are also the Cash Kings of music.

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