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Musicians' Rich List 2015: Sir Paul McCartney Beats Elton John And U2 To The Top Spot

Who's Topped The 2015 Musicians' Rich List?
Rachel McGrath
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Sir Paul McCartney’s used to topping charts, and now he’s number one on the Sunday Times’ musicians’ rich list, thanks to his huge £730 million fortune.

The former Beatle is almost £100 million ahead of his closest rival Andrew Lloyd-Webber, who is estimated to be worth £650 million.

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Paul McCartney

The BBC notes that Macca’s bank balance gets a boost from his wife Nancy Shavell, who has a whooping £150 million stake in her family’s transport business.

Paul’s former bandmate Ringo Starr also makes the cut, coming in joint eighth place on the list with a cool £180 million.

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Ringo Starr

U2’s years on the music business have earnt them plenty of cash, and their collective estimated wealth of £431 million puts them in fourth place, just ahead of Elton John, who’s in fourth.

Paul’s been making music for decades and the veteran rocker is showing no signs of slowing down.

The musician is currently midway through a huge world tour and Paul’s also been busy in the studio, working with Kanye West and Rihanna.

See the full Sunday Times’ musicians’ rich list top 10 below…

1. Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell (£730m)

2. Lord Lloyd-Webber £650m)

3. U2 (£431m)

4. Sir Elton John (£270m)

5. Sir Mick Jagger (£225m)

6. Keith Richards (£210m)

7. Michael Flatley (£195m)

=8. Ringo Starr (£180m)

=8. Sting (£180m)

9. Roger Waters (£160m)

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George Harrison Said to Be Seriously Ill(01 of18)
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392279 08: (FILE PHOTO) The Beatles (L to R) George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, stand outside McCartney's home January 1, 1960 in Liverpool, England. Ringo Starr was not to join the band for another two years. It was reported November 8, 2001 that Harrison is undergoing cancer treatment in a Staten Island, NY hospital. The 58-year-old ex-Beatle was diagnosed with lung cancer and a brain tumor earlier this year. (Photo by Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images via Getty Images)
Early Beatles(02 of18)
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1960: A photograph taken by John Lennon showing an early incarnation of the Beatles sitting in front of the inscription 'Their Name Liveth For Evermore', at the Arnhem War Memorial in the eastern Netherlands; (left to right) Beatles manager Allan Williams, his wife Beryl, Williams' business partner and black Calypso singer Lord Woodbine, Stuart Sutcliffe, Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001) and Pete Best. (Photo by John Lennon/Keystone Features/Getty Images) (credit:Keystone Features via Getty Images)
PAUL MCCARTNEY WIFE LINDA(03 of18)
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Beatle Paul McCartney poses with his wife, Linda, at an unknown location in May 1970. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan McCartney(04 of18)
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In this Monday, April 20, 2015 photo, Paul McCartney, center, acknowledges fans on his arrival at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, western Japan. (Fumine Tsutabayashi/Kyodo News via AP) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan McCartney(05 of18)
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In this Monday, April 20, 2015 photo, Paul McCartney, center, acknowledges fans on his arrival at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, western Japan. (Fumine Tsutabayashi/Kyodo News via AP) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Japan McCartney(06 of18)
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In this Monday, April 20, 2015 photo, Paul McCartney, center, acknowledges fans on his arrival at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, western Japan. (Fumine Tsutabayashi/Kyodo News via AP) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
RP Beatles(07 of18)
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ARCHIV - The Beatles, von links Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, und Ringo Starr auf einem undatierten Archivbild. Vor vierzig Jahren am 10. April 1970 trennten sich die Beatles. Die Beatles haben von 1962 bis 1970 13 LPs veroeffentlicht und mit 22 Singles wie niemand sonst die Hitparaden ihrer Zeit dominiert. (AP Photo,file) ---FILE- The Beatles are seen performing, date unknown. From left to right: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr on drums. (AP Photo,file ) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
RP Beatles(08 of18)
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ARCHIV - Die Beatles in London auf einem undatierten Archivbild von links: John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison. Vor vierzig Jahren am 10. April 1970 trennten sich die Beatles. Die Beatles haben von 1962 bis 1970 13 LPs veroeffentlicht und mit 22 Singles wie niemand sonst die Hitparaden ihrer Zeit dominiert.(AP Photo,file)--- FILE- In this undated file photograph British pop band The Beatles pose for a photograph. (AP PHOTO,file) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
RP Beatles(09 of18)
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ARCHIV - Die Beatles, aufgenommen am 28. Februar 1968. Von links: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr und George Harrison. Vor vierzig Jahren am 10. April 1970 trennten sich die Beatles. Die Beatles haben von 1962 bis 1970 13 LPs veroeffentlicht und mit 22 Singles wie niemand sonst die Hitparaden ihrer Zeit dominiert. (AP Photo,file) --- FILE - The Beatles pose together on Feb. 28, 1968 in an unknown location. From left are Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Paul And Mary(10 of18)
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circa 1970: Welsh folk singer, Mary Hopkin, who recorded for the Beatles' record company, Apple, with Paul McCartney. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) (credit:Keystone via Getty Images)
BRITAIN EMI BEATLES(11 of18)
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** FILE ** The Beatles perform on the CBS "Ed Sullivan Show" in New York in this Feb. 9, 1964 file photo. From left, front, are Paul McCartney, George Harrison and John Lennon. Ringo Starr plays drums. The Beatles have been one of the major selling artists for the recording giant EMI since the 1960's. The long courtship between EMI Group PLC and Warner Music Group is on again. EMI confirmed Tuesday Feb. 20, 2007 that it had received an approach from Warner about a possible bid. "There is, however, no proposal currently for the EMI board to consider," the company said in a statement to the London Stock Exchange. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
UK The Beatles(12 of18)
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George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon of The Beatles are seen in London during the 1960's (exact date unknown). (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
The Beatles George Harrison (L), Ringo S(13 of18)
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The Beatles George Harrison (L), Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon (R) are seen on a mural in Hollywood,California 06 November 2006. Until the 1960s, public murals in Los Angeles were few and far between, isolated instances of commemoration or appreciation. Los Angeles is one of the world's mural capitals. Murals that serve as significant area landmarks have been created by both famous and anonymous artists. AFP PHOTO GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:GABRIEL BOUYS via Getty Images)
The Beatles(14 of18)
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26th October 1965: British 1960's rock band the Beatles holding their MBEs after an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. From left to right - John Lennon (1940 - 1980), Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison (1943 - 2001). (Photo by George Freston/Fox Photos/Getty Images) (credit:George Freston via Getty Images)
McCartney's Cavern(15 of18)
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circa 1960: Paul McCartney on stage at the Cavern nightclub in Liverpool during the early days of British beat group The Beatles. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) (credit:Keystone via Getty Images)
Britain Mccartney Shevell(16 of18)
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FILE- Newlyweds Paul McCartney, 26, and the American photographer formerly Linda Eastman, centre, are mobbed by a crowd of screaming fans as they are escorted by police, as the couple leave the Marylebone Town Hall Registry Office in London, after their wedding in this file photo dated March 12, 1969. According to news reports McCartney is to marry Nancy Shevell on Sunday Oct. 9, 2011, at the same location, Marylebone Town Hall, followed by a reception at his home in the St. John's Wood neighborhood of London. (AP Photo, file) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
McCartney In His Car(17 of18)
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Singer songwriter Paul McCartney leaving the Apple headquarters in Savile Row, London, 19th April 1969. (Photo by McCarthy/Daily Express/Getty Images) (credit:McCarthy via Getty Images)
McCartney Wedding(18 of18)
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12th March 1969: Beatle Paul McCartney weds American photographer Linda Eastman (1941 - 1998). With them is their daugther Heather. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images) (credit:Evening Standard via Getty Images)

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