Eddie deserves an $80M fortune more than 'man who hits ball with stick'

Please explain your position.

Yeah, the guy rakes in the cash through all kinds of revenue streams. The laid back, one hit wonder beach bum persona is strictly for the stage. Similarly didn't Hagar say he made more money with tequila than music?
I wouldn't have guessed Ed was worth as much as he is listed. I'm sure he has investments we know nothing about but think in actuality it's closer to the Adam Yauch example mentioned above.
And I wouldn't have thought Grohl was that high up the list. I was surprised to find out Kurt Cobain's estate was worth less than $3 million when he died.

dope aint cheap

At the time he died Nevermind was still a ways away from the sales figures it has now and In Utero had sold substantially less than it did after. Seeing as how most of his money would have come from touring, unless they'd been playing two hundred shows a year and charging an arm and a leg post-1992 three million dollars that early in the career is pretty damn good. Especially when you consider that money got wasted, was taken by the government, and went to paying salaries and percentages prior to ending at that numero three.

Musician money is a weirdo game. Think about all those over the hill superstars who sign $50 million dollar five-record contracts well after their prime, or acquire the rights to monster hits they'd never previously owned (or gotten much publishing from). It seems like you lay the groundwork while you're at your peak, and then you get the payback afterwards.

I read Hagar's book he made a lot of money on outside investments. He had his hands in a ton of stuff and it seemed like everything hit for him eventually even if it was shaky in the beginning. Supposedly that's why things soured with the VH Bros. They cashed out too early on some stuff, or passed on some opportunities, missed the big pay days and felt ripped off/jealous.

Yeah, I find that odd.

If there can be only one, I favor artists gaining wealth over athletes is all.

There must have been some edits because this list doesn't match the ones on the linked page. Weiland is #82. Vedder is #34. Gene Simmons makes the list at #6. Neil Young clocks in at #46.

The updated list...

#1: Paul McCartney Net Worth – $800 Million (The Beatles)
#2: Bono Net Worth – $600 Million (U2)
#3: Jimmy Buffett Net Worth – $400 Million
#4: Elton John Net Worth – $320 Million (Solo)
#5: Mick Jagger Net Worth – $305 Million (The Rolling Stones)
#6: Gene Simmons Net Worth – $300 Million (KISS)
#7: Sting Net Worth – $290 Million (The Police, Solo)
#8: Phil Collins Net Worth – $250 Million (Genesis, Solo)
#9: Dave Matthews Net Worth – $250 Million (Dave Matthews Band)
#10: Prince Net Worth – $250 Million
#11: Dave Grohl Net Worth – $225 Million (Foo Fighters, Nirvana on drums)
#12: Rod Stewart Net Worth – $220 Million
#13: David Bowie Net Worth – $215 Million
#14: Bruce Springsteen Net Worth – $200 Million (The E Street Band)
#15: Don Henley Net Worth – $200 Million (The Eagles, Solo)
#16: Lionel Richie Net Worth – $200 Million (Commodores, Solo)
#17: James Hetfield Net Worth – $175 Million (Metallica)
#18: Billy Joel Net Worth – $160 Million
#19 : Axl Rose Net Worth – $150 Million (Guns N’ Roses)
#20: Roger Waters Net Worth – $145 Million (Pink Floyd)
#21: David Gilmour Net Worth – $130 Million (Pink Floyd)
#22: Steven Tyler Net Worth – $130 Million (Aerosmith)
#23: Jon Bon Jovi Net Worth – $125 Million (Bon Jovi)
#24: Paul Stanley Net Worth – $125 Million (KISS)
#25: Anthony Kiedis Net Worth – $120 Million (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
#26: Sammy Hagar Net Worth – $120 Million (Van Halen)
#27: Robert Plant Net Worth – $120 Million (Led Zeppelin)
#28: Bruce Dickinson Net Worth – $115 Million (Iron Maiden)
#29: Eric Clapton Net Worth – $115 Million (Cream, Solo)
#30: Brian Johnson Net Worth – $90 Million (AC/DC)
#31: Ozzy Osbourne Net Worth – $90 Million (Black Sabbath, Solo)
#32: George Michael Net Worth - $90 Million (Wham!, Solo)
#33: Gwen Stefani Net Worth – $80 Million (No Doubt, Solo)
#34: Eddie Vedder Net Worth – $80 Million (Pearl Jam)
#35: Bob Dylan Net Worth – $80 Million
#36: Brian Wilson Net Worth – $75 Million (The Beach Boys)
#37: Michael Stipe Net Worth – $75 Million (R.E.M.)
#38: Trey Anastasio Net Worth – $75 Million (Phish)
#39: Tom Petty Net Worth – $75 Million (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)
#40: Joe Elliott Net Worth – $70 Million (Def Leppard)
#41: Peter Gabriel Net Worth – $70 Million (Genesis, Solo)
#42: Glenn Frey Net Worth – $70 Million (The Eagles, Solo)
#43: John Fogerty Net Worth – $68 Million (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
#44: Stevie Nicks Net Worth – $65 Million (Fleetwood Mac, Solo)
#45: Roger Daltrey Net Worth – $65 Million (The Who)
#46: Neil Young Net Worth – $65 Million
#47: Joe Walsh Net Worth – $65 Million (The Eagles, Solo)
#48: Chris Cornell Net Worth – $60 Million (Soundgarden, Audioslave)
#49: Mark Hoppus Net Worth – $60 Million (Blink 182)
#50: Tom DeLonge Net Worth – $60 Million (Blink 182)
#51: Chris Martin Net Worth – $60 Million (Coldplay)
#52: Billie Joe Armstrong Net Worth – $55 Million (Green Day)
#52: Liam Gallagher Net Worth – $50 Million (Oasis)
#53: Zack de la Rocha Net Worth – $50 Million (Rage Against the Machine)
#54: Vince Neil Net Worth – $50 Million (Motley Crue)
#55: Billy Corgan Net Worth – $50 Million (Smashing Pumpkins)
#56: Steve Perry Net Worth – $45 Million (Journey)
#57: Jon Anderson Net Worth – $45 Million (Yes)
#58: Maynard James Keenan Net Worth – $45 Million (Tool)
#59: Jonathan Davis Net Worth – $45 Million (Korn)
#60: David Gahan Net Worth – $45 Million (Depeche Mode)
#61: David Lee Roth Net Worth – $40 Million (Van Halen)
#62: David Byrne Net Worth – $40 Million (Talking Heads)
#63: Trent Reznor Net Worth – $40 Million (Nine Inch Nails)
#64: Kid Rock Net Worth – $37 Million
#65: Thom Yorke Net Worth – $35 Million (Radiohead)
#66: Pat Benatar Net Worth – $32 Million
#67: Jack White Net Worth – $30 Million (The White Stripes)
#68: Scott Stapp Net Worth – $30 Million (Creed)
#69: Chad Kroeger Net Worth – $30 Million (Nickelback)
#70: Peter Frampton Net Worth – $30 Million (Humble Pie, Solo)
#71: Geddy Lee Net Worth – $28 Million (Rush)
#72: Marilyn Manson Net Worth -$25 Million
#73: Rob Halford Net Worth – $25 Million (Judas Priest)
#74: Chester Bennington Net Worth – $25 Million (Linkin Park)
#75 : Dave Mustaine Net Worth – $20 Million (Metallica, Megadeath)
#76: Ian Anderson Net Worth – $20 Million (Jethro Tull)
#77: Geoff Tate Net Worth: $17 Million (Queensrÿche)
#78: Gregg Allman Net Worth – $15 Million (Allman Brothers)
#79: Tom Araya Net Worth – $14 Million (Slayer)
#80: Jacoby Shaddix Net Worth – $12 Million (Papa Roach)
#81: Bret Michaels Net Worth – $12 Million (Poison)
#82: Scott Weiland Net Worth – $10 Million (Stone Temple Pilots)
#83: Phil Anselmo Net Worth – $8 Million (Pantera)
#84: Fred Durst Net Worth – $8 Million (Limp Bizkit)

I find it hard to believe this guy has more money than Clapton, Ozzy, Tom Petty, or Gwen Stefani.

That list looks more complete. Plus it has Neil.

Petty maybe, but the other three dont surprise me. The Chili Peppers have been pumping hits out for about 20 years straight.

they dont give drugs away for free. didnt clapton spend a year of his life doing nothing but shooting up?

i feel like david byrne should be higher

same as it ever was

and John Frusciante is only worth $20 million

Ed gets his manicures in a shittier place than my wife. I have a new found respect for him.

but he's used the word "bitch" in reference to women