The Top 30 Richest Drummers

[Stingray11214]

Well, I never thought that drummers could make a ton of money in an act. I guess I was wrong, huh? Da Link: http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/entertainment-articles/30-richest-drummers-world/

#1: Ringo Starr Net Worth – $300 Million (The Beatles)
#2: Phil Collins Net Worth – $250 Million (Solo, Genesis)
#3: Dave Grohl Net Worth – $225 Million (Nirvana, Foo Fighters)
#4: Don Henley Net Worth – $200 Million (The Eagles)
#5: Lars Ulrich Net Worth – $175 Million (Metallica)
#6: Charlie Watts Net Worth – $160 Million (The Rolling Stones)
#7: Larry Mullen Jr Net Worth – $150 Million (U2)
#8: Roger Taylor Net Worth – $105 Million (Queen)
#9: Joey Kramer Net Worth – $100 Million (Aerosmith)
#10: Chad Smith Net Worth – $90 Million (The Red Hot Chili Peppers)
#11: Travis Barker Net Worth – $85 Million (Blink 182, The Aquabats)
#12: Stewart Copeland Net Worth – $80 Million (The Police)
#13: Alex Van Halen Net Worth – $75 Million (Van Halen)
#14: Nick Mason Net Worth – $75 Million (Pink Floyd)
#15: Tommy Lee Net Worth – $70 Million (Motley Crue)
#16: Bill Ward Net Worth – $65 Million (Black Sabbath)
#17: Jon Fishman Net Worth – $60 Million (Phish)
#18: Carter Beauford Net Worth – $55 Million (Dave Matthews Band)
#19: Rick Allen Net Worth – $50 Million (Def Leppard)
#20: Tre Cool Net Worth – $45 Million (Green Day)
#21: Danny Carey Net Worth – $40 Million (Tool)
#22: Tico Torres Net Worth – $40 Million (Bon Jovi)
#23: Max Weinberg Net Worth – $35 Million (Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Conan O’Brien)
#24: Mickey Hart Net Worth – $30 Million (The Grateful Dead)
#25: Bill Kreutzmann Net Worth – $25 Million (The Grateful Dead)
#26: Neil Peart Net Worth – $22 Million (Rush)
#27: Taylor Hawkins Net Worth – $20 Million (Foo Fighters)
#28: Questlove Net Worth – $16 Million (The Roots, Jimmy Fallon)
#29: Steven Adler Net Worth – $15 Million (Guns N’ Roses)
#30: Mick Fleetwood Net Worth – $8.5 Million (Fleetwood Mac)

 

[drmetal8]

Steven Adler? Wow, good for him!

 

[MYSTIC1]

Travis Barker- $85 million?????

 

[Jasonic]

With as successful as they are as a touring act, Peart being so low probably can only mean their album sales are pretty poor.
I suppose they have always been seen as more of a live act anyhow.
Sadly, I am sure a very small percentage of people who see them live still buy new material by them.

That's probably the reason Nicko McBrain isn't on the list.

 

[TribunalRecords]

Also, remember this doesn't necessarily say their other ventures outside of drumming aren't factored it. Travis Barker owns a clothing company, Questlove is band ringleader for Jimmy Fallon, etc. Plus i am assuming this is net worth of their lifetime. Which would explain Phil Collins at the top as well behind Ringo.

For Neil i wonder what the total cost was for all his years of traveling the world on motorcycle without a Rush touring income to offset it?

 

[Jasonic]

I thought of this too.....
This did not clarify that its net worth where only their band income was taken into consideration.

I would say though, given its a major factor for most drummers, that the said list proves that the contracts in KISS were NOT drafted to indicate that each member receive 25% of all royalties

 

[lane_miller]

I am surprised that Ian Paice didn't make the list.

 

[Harris The Epic]

YEAH, QUEST LOVE MADE THE LIST!!

 

[modernwizardry]

With as successful as they are as a touring act, Peart being so low probably can only mean their album sales are pretty poor.
I suppose they have always been seen as more of a live act anyhow.
Sadly, I am sure a very small percentage of people who see them live still buy new material by them.

That's probably the reason Nicko McBrain isn't on the list.

Well he has a lottttttttttt more drums and cymbals than everyone else and they are not cheap!

 

[nomisofsiman]

Is it really fair to put Dave Grohl here? I mean, he's more of a guitarist/singer nowadays than a drummer.

 

[Rezz]

From the article: ***The figures contained in this list were acquired from all publicly available information including salaries, real estate holdings, divorces, record sales, royalties and endorsements. The final net worths come from a formula that takes out taxes, manager’s fees, agents’ fees, and lifestyle.***

So, basically, they are wild-ass guesses.

 

[Artizan]

Thanks for making this the most depressing morning I have ever had...

 

[AngraRULES]

Thanks for making this the most depressing morning I have ever had...

Come on man. You know we'll get you on that list soon.

 

[labrekk]

If Bill Ward is really 65M$ worth, why in the hell isn't he behind the kit with the original Sabbath? It was mentioned that the contract offered was inadequate. I think all the Sabbath guys are quite fit, so what's the problem with Ward being rejected? I'm a bit surprised to see him there with this wealth, while guys like Nicko McBrain and Ian Paice are absent from the list.

 

[ApolloFC]

No Buddy Rich or Joe Morello? Sadface

 

[ApolloFC]

Come on man. You know we'll get you on that list soon.

You/Ty really stands out to me as far as new bands are concerned, no offense to other drummers. Would it be wrong to say that it is a "less is more" kind of approach? I just really like that

 

[Frode]

If Rick Allen had two arms, he would have been in the top 10

 

[Exploding Ned]

If Rick Allen had two arms, he would have been in the top 10

OK, I have tried to resist but just can't do it anymore...

I guess maybe you could say #19 Rick Allen made his 50 mil single-handedly?

 

[Harris The Epic]

No Buddy Rich or Joe Morello? Sadface

Buddy Rich is dead. You can't be rich if you're dead. Then you have an estate, but that's not yours, because you're dead.

 

[AngraRULES]

Buddy Rich is dead. You can't be rich if you're dead. Then you have an estate, but that's not yours, because you're dead.

ROTFLMAO