Here are the 10 richest bassists in the world

August 22, 2014

The Richest have ran a list highlighting the 10 richest bassists in the world by net worth. The article mimics Forbes’ recent Electronic Cash Kings list (ranking the top earning DJs in EDM). Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic manages to grab the 10th spot ($40 million), with Paul McCartney (of course) taking 1st place ($1.2 billion). You can check out the full list below. Let us know your thoughts.

10. Nirvana's Krist Novoselic – $40 million

9. No Doubt's Tony Kanal – $45 million

8. Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler – $65 million

7. Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones – $80 million

6. Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea – $115 million

5. U2's Adam Clayton – $150 million

4. Pink Floyd's Roger Waters – $270 million

2. (Tie) KISS' Gene Simmons – $300 million

2. (Tie) The Police's Sting – $300 million

1. The Beatles' Paul McCartney – $1.2 billion

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