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Comments 11 Martin Kielty at 08:11am November 21 2013 Top man: Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi are back at the top of one chart – Forbes Magazine’s highest earners chart for the year June 2012 to June 2013.

Jon Bon Jovi and co may be going through the wars with an unresolved feud sending guitarist Richie Sambora home from their Because We Can world tour, and drummer Tico Torres enduring two hospital dashes over the summer.

But that didn’t stop them bringing in $79m in the twelve-month period – less only than pop stars Madonna and Lady Gaga, who made $125m and $80m respectively. It’s a significant increase from last year’s figure, when Bon Jovi made $60m, putting them in overall sixth position. In 2011 they were second only to U2, bringing in $125m.

Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, last year’s top earner Roger Waters, Muse and the Red Hot Chili Peppers were all paid more than $40m, says the respected magazine. And although the Rolling Stones generated “just” $39m, they did it over just 19 shows.

Forbes summarises by saying: “The list underscores the importance of live performance in today’s music world,” adding that while it’s still true of rock acts, but it’s pointed out that rap stars like Diddy and Jay Z generate a large percentage of their income from merchandise deals, clothing ranges and so on.

Forbes’ list is assembled using all visible income streams including ticket sales, royalties, publishing and third-party deals but doesn’t include deductions such as management and agency fees. Only living artists are eligible.

Rock rich list 2012-13 (position in full industry list)
1 (3). Jon Bon Jovi $79m
2 (6). Bruce Springsteen $62m
3 (13). Paul McCartney $47m
4 (16). Roger Waters $44m
5 (17). Muse $43m
6 (21). Red Hot Chili Peppers $40m
7 (23). Rolling Stones $39m

[davis]

I looked up a bunch of acts off the top of my head at www.therichest.com just for kicks.

Bruce Springsteen - $200m
James Hetfield $175 m
Angus Young - $140m
Bob Dylan - $80m
Tony Iommi $75m
Gary Rossington $40m
Rob Zombie - $40m
Saul ‘Slash’ Hudson- $32m
Dave Mustaine – $20m
Mark Farner - $16m
Kerry King - $15m

[klothos]

Quote from article: “The list underscores the importance of live performance in today’s music world,”

True, but the reference in the article is to bands that are already established and cemented firmly in the public mindest......people are going to these shows less for the music and more to see living icons

[rcarlberg]

... but it’s pointed out that rap stars like Diddy and Jay Z generate a large percentage of their income from merchandise deals, clothing ranges and so on.

Ain't that the truth! The music business these days is a lot more about business than music.

[jake]

I always thought David Bowie was the richest by a long mile because he got all the rights to his songs and recordings early on and he created some kind of stock market bond based on his future earnings which is worth hundreds of millions. Maybe that doesn't show up as his personal wealth because it is in the name of a company. I believe Michael Jackson and James Brown tried to do something similar with not such great results.

[Obscured]

I always thought David Bowie was the richest by a long mile because he got all the rights to his songs and recordings early on and he created some kind of stock market bond based on his future earnings which is worth hundreds of millions. Maybe that doesn't show up as his personal wealth because it is in the name of a company. I believe Michael Jackson and James Brown tried to do something similar with not such great results.

$150,000,000 - Not too shabby. The lack of touring this past decade kept his numbers (ahem) LOW.
http://www.therichest.com/celebnetwo...wie-net-worth/

[GuitarGeek]

$150,000,000 - Not too shabby. The lack of touring this past decade kept his numbers (ahem) LOW.
http://www.therichest.com/celebnetwo...wie-net-worth/

Of course, these are just "official records". Who knows how much wealth Bowie has procured as Sovereign of The Guild Of Calamitous Intent (of course, it's now been suggested that Bowie isn't in fact The Sovereign, though we only have the word of Brock Sampson and Monstroso to go on that).

[JKL2000]

Roger Waters should start selling a line of food items like Newman's Own.

[trurl]

Roger Water.

[JKL2000]

Roger Water.

LOL. If I ever meet him I'm going to suggest that. Make it really expensive, and in non-recyclable bottles.

[JKL2000]

Umma Gum

[trurl]

Umma Gum

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Bon Jovi top rock earning list
Comments 11 Martin Kielty at 08:11am November 21 2013 Top man: Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi are back at the top of one chart – Forbes Magazine’s highest earners chart for the year June 2012 to June 2013.

Jon Bon Jovi and co may be going through the wars with an unresolved feud sending guitarist Richie Sambora home from their Because We Can world tour, and drummer Tico Torres enduring two hospital dashes over the summer.

But that didn’t stop them bringing in $79m in the twelve-month period – less only than pop stars Madonna and Lady Gaga, who made $125m and $80m respectively. It’s a significant increase from last year’s figure, when Bon Jovi made $60m, putting them in overall sixth position. In 2011 they were second only to U2, bringing in $125m.

Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, last year’s top earner Roger Waters, Muse and the Red Hot Chili Peppers were all paid more than $40m, says the respected magazine. And although the Rolling Stones generated “just” $39m, they did it over just 19 shows.

Forbes summarises by saying: “The list underscores the importance of live performance in today’s music world,” adding that while it’s still true of rock acts, but it’s pointed out that rap stars like Diddy and Jay Z generate a large percentage of their income from merchandise deals, clothing ranges and so on.

Forbes’ list is assembled using all visible income streams including ticket sales, royalties, publishing and third-party deals but doesn’t include deductions such as management and agency fees. Only living artists are eligible.

Rock rich list 2012-13 (position in full industry list)
1 (3). Jon Bon Jovi $79m
2 (6). Bruce Springsteen $62m
3 (13). Paul McCartney $47m
4 (16). Roger Waters $44m
5 (17). Muse $43m
6 (21). Red Hot Chili Peppers $40m
7 (23). Rolling Stones $39m

Sad as Jon Bon Jovi has not talent.

[Baribrotzer]

Sad as Jon Bon Jovi has not talent.

Oh, he's got talent. What he doesn't have is originality. Virtually all those other acts are major, influential artists - Paul's old band and the Stones are probably the two most important rock acts, at least artistically. But Jon Bongiovi's only major skill is an ability to hit that sweet spot right in the middle of popular taste.

[Cats On Glue]

and the women love him. i read an article this wekend which talked about bon jovis interest in owning an nfl team in toronto.