Music holds a special place in many hearts, with favourite tunes often evoking powerful memories. Some artists have the unique ability to resonate with an entire generation, and that’s precisely what the UK’s wealthiest musician has achieved.
So, who springs to mind when you think of the UK’s richest musician? Ed Sheeran? Elton John? Or perhaps the Gallagher brothers, who recently announced their Oasis comeback tour?
Surprisingly, it’s none of these. The UK’s richest musician is worth more than Noel and Liam Gallagher combined.
Ed Sheeran, with a net worth of about £300 million, first tasted commercial success with his song ‘A Team’ from his debut studio album + (Plus), following five independently released EPs. However, he isn’t the UK’s richest musician.
Elton John is worth £650 million and has sold over 300 million albums globally, owes much of his wealth to his illustrious music career spanning decades. Yet, despite his fame, fortune, and popularity, he isn’t the wealthiest musician in the UK either.
When it comes to the Gallagher brothers, it’s believed that Noel Gallagher has a net worth of around $70 million (£53 million), while Liam Gallagher’s fortune is estimated at about $6 million (£4.6 million). This disparity is largely due to Noel receiving more royalties, as reported by Moneyweek.
But who do you reckon is the wealthiest musician in the UK? If you’ve put your money on The Beatles’ Paul McCartney, then you’re spot on.
As of May 2024, Sir Paul McCartney’s net worth stands at a whopping £1 billion ($1.3 billion), making him the first billionaire musician in the United Kingdom and one of the richest musicians globally.
His success isn’t just down to his time with the iconic Liverpool band The Beatles; he’s also one of the most popular solo performers ever, both in terms of record sales and concert attendance.
A man of many talents, McCartney is a singer, songwriter, composer, bassist, poet, and painter, and has recently enjoyed success on a solo tour.
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