The London Sunday Times has released their annual Rich List of musicians in the U.K. and, unsurprisingly, Paul McCartney tops the tally.McCartney is given an estimated holdings of £730 million or approximately $1.095 billion. That's up $30 million from last year's list. Included in McCartney's wealth is $225 million added in his marriage to trucking heiress Nancy Shevell.
In second is Andrew Lloyd-Webber with a fortune estimated at £650 million ($975 million) followed by U2, Elton John and Mick Jagger.
39 of the top 40 (which can be seen here) repeat from last year. The highest newcomer is producer/songwriter Calvin Harris at 30 with £70 million ($105 million).
The top twenty:
01. Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell £730 million ($1.095 billion)
02. Lord Lloyd-Webber £650 million ($975 million)
03. U2 £431 million ($646 million)
04. Sir Elton John £270 million ($405 million)
05. Sir Mick Jagger £225 million ($337 million)
06. Keith Richards £210 million ($315 million)
07. Michael Flatley £195 million ($292 million)
08. Ringo Starr £180 million ($270 million)
08. Sting £180 million ($270 million)
10. Roger Waters £160 million ($240 million)
11. Eric Clapton £155 million ($232 million)
12. Sir Tom Jones £150 million ($225 million)
12. Sir Tim Rice £150 million ($225 million)
12. Rod Stewart £150 million ($225 million)
15. David Bowie and Iman Abdulmajid £135 million ($202 million)
15. Robbie Williams £135 million ($202 million)
17. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne £130 million ($195 million)
18. Phil Collins £110 million ($165 million)
18. Brian May £110 million ($165 million)
18. Charlie Watts £110 million ($165 million)
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