Paul McCartney tops music rich list

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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