Thirty-four years after forming in Dublin, U2 take the crown as Forbes’ Top-Earning Musicians of 2010, making an estimated $130 million in the past 12 months. Depressed yet? Keep reading to find out how much Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Madonna took to the bank.
Here’s the top 10 list according to Forbes:
1. U2 – $130 million
2. AC/DC – $114 million
3. Beyonce – $87 million
4. Bruce Springsteen – $70 million
5. Britney Spears – $64 million
6. Jay-Z – $63 million
7. Lady Gaga – $62 million
8. Madonna – $58 million
9. Kenny Chesney – $50 million
10. Black Eyed Peas – $48 million