Rolling Stones - Rolling Stones Are Top Earners

Veteran rockers THE ROLLING STONES have been named the top earning music act of 2007. The band made $88 million (GBP44 million) between June 2006 and June this year (07), largely from their Bigger Bang tour which grossed $437million (GBP218.5 million). Rapper Jay-Z came second on the list by U.S magazine Forbes, with a total income of $83 million (GBP41.5 million). Pop superstar Madonna ranked third with total earnings of $72 million (GBP36 million). The top ten is as follows: 1. The Rolling Stones - $88 million (GBP44 million) 2. Jay-Z - $83 million (GBP41.5 million) 3. Madonna - $72 million (GBP36 million) 4. Bon Jovi - $67 million (GBP33.5 million) 5. Sir Elton John - GBP53 million (GBP26.5 million) 6. Celine Dion - $45 million (GBP22.5 million) 7. Tim MCGraw - $37 million (GBP18.5 million) 8. 50 Cent - $33 million (GBP16.5 million) 9. U2 - $30 million (GBP15 million) 10. P Diddy - $23 million (GBP11.5 million)