Richest bands in 2005

Posted on 2006-03-16 01:51:01

 
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U2's album sales and touring easily take them to No. 1.

U2 became the only act to break through the $100m mark last year, according to a recent survey in Rolling Stone magazine.

The rockers from Ireland added approximately $154.2 million (£90.7m) as a band, mainly from the success of their latest studio effort "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" and the subsequent world tour throughout the year, according to the poll.

Rolling Stones came in second with earnings of $92.5m (£54m), with the Eagles in third spot with $63.2m (£37.1m) following their reunion album and massive arena tour.

The top ten reads as follows:

1. U2 ($154.2 Million/£90.7 Million)

2. The Rolling Stones ($92.5 Million/£54.4 Million)

3. The Eagles ($63.2 Million/£37.1 Million)

4. Sir Paul Mccartney ($56 Million/£33 Million)

5. Elton John ($48.9 Million/£28.8 Million)

6. Neil Diamond ($44.7 Million/£26.4 Million)

7. Jimmy Buffett ($44 Million/£25.9 Million)

8. Rod Stewart ($40.3 Million/£23.7 Million)

9. Dave Matthews Band ($39.6 Million/£23.3 Million)

10. Celine Dion ($31.5 Million/£18.5 Million).

 
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