celeb news Bruce Springsteen becames the third billionaire musician thanks to the music alone.

[vale9001]

Musicians who became billionaires — Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney

 

Forbes have now "conservatively" estimated his net worth to be $1.1 billion. While he has sold over 140 million records across the world, which has significantly played a role in Springsteen accruing his wealth, his highly lucrative touring schedule has also been pivotal. In 2023 alone, it was reported that he sold over 1.6 million tickets across the globe, generating a revenue of $380 million.

 

However, the key reason why Springsteen is now a billionaire is the highly-lucrative deal he struck with Sony Music Publishing in 2021 to sell his back catalogue for $500 million. Although the agreement meant Springsteen waving goodbye to his publishing and songwriting rights, he was compensated by the hefty fee deposited into his bank account.

 

 

In May, it was confirmed by the Sunday Times Rich List that Paul McCartney had become the first British musician to become a billionaire after his wealth rose by £50 million over a 12-month period. Additionally, Taylor Swift became a billionaire earlier this year, making her the youngest artist to do so thanks to her music alone. While Jay-Z and Rihanna are also both in the billionaire club, their wealth has been accrued from business interests such as Roc Nation and Fenty, respectively.

 

Bruce Springsteen joins elite club of musicians with net worth (faroutmagazine.co.uk)

Edited July 21 by vale9001

[Virgos Groove]

[JorgeM]

Three musical legends 

[Feanor]

The way I saw people on Twitter celebrating his net worth. 
Tax all these billionaires.

 

[Richie.Valdez]

How many variants and re-recordings did he have to scheme? 
 

 

 

[crymelanie]

Riri better take some notes

[Pendulum]

okay but did he became a billionaire ethically like Taylor Swift? he's a white straight rich man so based on that his ethic points are deducted -50 

[MattieB]

Why should this bullshit be applauded. He's just as despicable as Taylor swift, rihanna, Beyonce, bezos, kylie, Zuckerberg, oprah, musk alllllll of them are trash individuals who did shady **** to get where they are. There is no such thing as an ethical billionaire but watch these parasocial demons come defend their fave though 

[MattieB]

19 minutes ago, Pendulum said:

okay but did he became a billionaire ethically like Taylor Swift? he's a white straight rich man so based on that his ethic points are deducted -50 

I'm convinced yall have collective lost it 

[Raver]

Legend 

[Revolution]

The way they are all white in an industry where most innovations are made by black people.

[Gui Blackout]

Three legends with legendary careers

[Pheromosa]

I don't care about this at all but I can't take people who get upset about this seriously

[Technicolor]

King

[Johnny Jacobs]

1 hour ago, Pendulum said:

okay but did he became a billionaire ethically like Taylor Swift

If charging teens thousands of dollars a ticket is ethical...

 

[prézli]

And can ATRL name a song by him?

 

[prézli]

1 hour ago, vale9001 said:

Springsteen waving goodbye to his publishing and songwriting rights

OMG, when will Miss Swift

[Rev8]

And this is according to publications

 

I am sure that several musicians already been had the Billionaire status

[XXI.]

3 hours ago, Pendulum said:

okay but did he became a billionaire ethically like Taylor Swift? he's a white straight rich man so based on that his ethic points are deducted -50 

Unfortunately, I don't think there is a such thing as an ethical billionaire.

[Archetype]

4 hours ago, Pendulum said:

okay but did he became a billionaire ethically like Taylor Swift? he's a white straight rich man so based on that his ethic points are deducted -50 

Bruce is one of the least problematic musicians alive.  He mostly keeps to himself.  The fact that he was able to amass so much wealth organically is incredible.  

[kayliah]

I cant with the comments on here... variants really and ethics... taylor made most of her money from touring because her fan base is among the biggest in the world right now and it was always huge in America since 2006 to be real ...and got even bigger in 2009 with Fearless.The eras tour thanks to viral videos on tik tok and buzz took it to a worldwide level like never before.

Edited July 22 by kayliah

[stevyy]

15 hours ago, prézli said:

And can ATRL name a song by him?

 

My LastFM (2011 - present)

 

#13 - 9,536 streams - Bruce Springsteen

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#14 - 9,400 streams - Madonna

#26 - 6,815 streams - Ariana

#39 - 5,668 streams - Beyoncé

#42 - 5,351 streams - Katy

#48 - 4,813 streams - Gaga

#52 - 4,589 streams - Taylor

#62 - 4,022 streams - Lana

#71 - 3,344 streams - Dua 

#89 - 2,400 streams - Billie

#103 - 2,053 streams - Miley

#104 - 2,022 streams - Christina

#107 - 1,958 streams - Britney

#144 - 1,353 streams - Lorde

#155 - 1,225 streams - Rihanna

#182 - 961 streams - J.Lo

#213 - 751 streams - Charli XCX

 

I think so. Hating on Bruce Springsteen is like hating yourself and the culture around you.

 

[truthteller]

that's why he's called THE BOSS

[Taylor fanboy]

Tax them all.

[Bussea]

20 hours ago, Pheromosa said:

I don't care about this at all but I can't take people who get upset about this seriously

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