Bruce Springsteen has just scored another #1.The Boss topped Rolling Stone's list of Highest Paid Musicians of 2021.
Springsteen grossed an estimated $590 million in 2021.Most of that came from the sale of his music catalog and publishing rights to Sony Music. It also included his big return to Broadway, his book and his podcast with former President Barack Obama.
Much of the rest of the list features musicians who also sold their publishing or their catalogs last year. Coming in at number-three is Paul Simon with $260 million, Red Hot Chili Peppers come in at number-six with $145 million, Lindsey Buckingham has landed at number-seven with $100 million, and Motley Crue come in at number-eight with $95 million.
[Source: Classic Hits Today]