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22 June, 2011

World's highest paid musicians...

10.DAVE MATTHEWS BAND ($ 51 million ):The American rock band, also known as DMB, was formed in 1991. One of the original members of the band, LeRoi Moore, died after an accident in 2008. The band has won a Grammy and their latest album is Big Whiskey and the GrooGru 


09, JUSTIN BIEBER ( $ 53 MILLION ) The teenage music sensation is one of the higest paid musicians. With massive following across the world, Justin Bieber was the Artist of the Year at the 2010 American Music Awards. An YouTube discovery, Justin Bieber's videos are ranked amongst the most viewed on the video sharing site.
8, THE EAGLES  ( $ 60 MILLION ) : Two of the American rock band's albums Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) and Hotel California, were amongst the top best selling albums of the last century. In the music scene since 1971, the group had broken up in 1980, only to regroup in 1994. In 2007 they released the Long Road out of Eden, their first studio album since The Long Run in 1979. The 1994 album Hell Freezes Over was a mix of live and new studio tracks.
7, BLACK EYED PEAS ( $ 61 MILLION ) : The American hip hop group rose to worldwide fame with Where Is the Love? in 2003. The band was formed in 1995.
 6, SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY ( $ 67 MILLION ): Paul McCartney was a member of the legendary The Beatles along with John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. After the break up of The Beatles in 1970 he started on a solo musical journey, often collaborating with other musicians. He is also one of the richest individuals in the UK.
 5, MICHAEL BUBLE ( $ MILLION ) : Canadian singer Michael Buble has two Grammys in his bag. His self titled debut album released in 2003, but it was with his 2005 album It's Time that he rose to fame. Crazy Love (2009) is his latest album.
4, LADY GAGA ( 90 MILLION ): Known for her eccentric dressing style, Lady Gaga has also made a name for herself with her music. Her debut studio album The Fame released in 2008. Her recent album Born This Way is currently reigning the charts.
3, SIR ELTON JOHN ( $ 100 MILLION ) : Elton John has a four-decade musical career behind him and his multiple awards include six Grammys and an Oscar. His latest album The Union released in October 2010.
2, BON JOVI ( $ 125 MILLION ) : The American hard rock band dates back to 1983. Lead by the lead singer Jon Bon Jovi the band has numerous chartopping numbers to its credit. Their latest album The Circle released in November 2009.
 1, U2 ( $ 195 MILLION ) : The Irish rock band U2 is the highest paid amongst all the musicians out there. U2 has been jamming since 1976. Joshua Tree (1987) gave the band a push to the higher echelons of legendary bands. No Line on the Horizon, released in February 2009, is the band's 12th album.

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