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Paul McCartney, Adele top UK musicians' rich list

Sir Paul McCartney has topped the 2015 Sunday Times Rich List of UK musicians with his £730 million fortune while Adele has once again emerged on the top in the under-30 list.

Updated on: Apr 24, 2015 02:44 PM IST
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Sir Paul McCartney has topped the 2015 Sunday Times Rich List of UK musicians with his £730 million fortune.

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The former Beatles member is worth an estimated £20 million more than last year (2014) and enjoys a significant boost from his American heiress wife's £150 million stake in her family's US trucking business, the BBC reported.

Lord Lloyd-Webber with £650 million earnings grabbed the second spot, whereas, band U2 secured the third spot with £431 million and pop veteran Sir Elton John was placed at fourth spot with £270 million earnings.

In its under-30 rich list, once again emerged on the top. The singer seems to be 'rolling deep' in money despite not putting out any new music for more than two years.



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Ed Sheeran secured the seventh spot in the list by cashing-in £20 million, whereas, Ellie Goulding, Jessie J and Leona Lewis secured the next three spots with £13 million earnings each.

Sam Smith also joined the list for the first time with £12 million earnings.

 
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