Sex, drugs, and...money? Yes, being a rock star really does pay, and The Rolling Stones are no exception. Beginning way back in 1962, the band have brought out such hits as 'Gimme Shelter', and 'Get Off Of My Cloud', and have established themselves as iconic fixtures of the 'swinging sixties.' The band consists of members Mick Jagger (vocals), the late Brian Jones (instrumentals), Keith Richards (guitar), Bill Wyman (bass), and the late Charlie Watts (drums).
The Stones are undoubtedly extremely wealthy. They still tour to this day at sell-out concerts, and have been selling records by the boatful for decades, as well as branching out into a number of other lucrative ventures. But how much are the individuals worth? And which of the band members is the richest? Let's find out.
7 Brian Jones - $10 Million
Brian Jones was the band's instrumentalist, playing a wide range of different instruments from keyboard to sitar. The talented young musician sadly died in 1969, joining the '27 club'. His total net worth was significantly less than his Rolling Stones bandmates, however there are several reasons for this. Jones had left the band two years prior due to his difficulties with substance abuse, and passed away tragically young - being found dead in a swimming pool at his home. Therefore, he had not had as much time to accrue wealth. In addition to this, his estate of $10 million is not such a large degree smaller than his bandmate's when accounting for inflation, and any interest which would have accumulated on his estate since his death.
6 Bill Wyman - $80 Million
Bass player Bill Wyman has amassed a fortune of around $80 million. Bill's significantly lower net worth compared to some of his other band mate's is probably due to his early departure – Bill split from the Rolling Stones back in 1993 to go his own way, forming Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings back in 1997. Though this has been a lucrative venture for the musician, he has no doubt missed out on the band's high-paying tours in recent years. His net worth is nonetheless enormously impressive, and a testament to his talent as a musician and music producer.
5 Ronnie Wood - $200 Million
Ronnie Wood joined the Stones back in 1975, and since then has been building his wealth up to an unbelievable $200 million. Not bad at all!
4 Charlie Watts - $250 Million
The late Charlie Watt's net worth builds considerably on former band mate Bill's, climbing to an astonishing $250 million by the time of his death. Watts, whose drumming skills were regarded as possibly the greatest of all time, died back in August at the age of 80. Though he had a passion for fashion, and was always featuring on annual best-dressed lists, Charlie avoided spending his whole pay check on new clothes! His wife Shirley, to whom he was faithfully married for more than fifty seven years, stands to inherit the majority of his vast estate, along with their daughter and only child, Seraphina, and grand daughter Charlotte.
3 Keith Richards - $340 - 500 Million
When it comes to Keith Richards, the amount of money he truly has becomes uncertain simply because of the enormous amount he has earned over the course of his sixty-year career. The vocalist, guitarist, and prolific songwriter is sitting on an enormous pile of cash, even if estimates do vary widely! A large amount of his wealth, and the band's in general, comes through the touring which they still continue to do. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the band earned $117 million in 2018 despite performing just 14 shows. With this sort of money on offer, it's no surprise the rockers keep on giving their fans amazing and totally unforgettable concerts!
2 Mick Jagger - $360 - 500 Million
Reports vary widely regarding frontman Mick Jagger's personal fortune. It is valued anywhere between $360 million and $500 million. Even taking the lowest estimate, Jagger is an extremely wealthy man. A large portion of this is in real estate. According to Celebrity Net Worth, 'Mick owns $250 million worth of real estate around the globe. He owns several multi-million dollar mansions in New York and London for both his own use and his family members. A particularly notable example in his portfolio is a six-room beachfront compound on the private island of Mustique which he actually rents out for a cool $30,000 per week.'
1 The Band's Total Net Worth - $1.45 Billion
Yes, you read that right. The band's total net worth after nearly sixty years in the business is an astonishing $1.45 billion. A large portion of this comes from their mammoth record sales, but touring in recent years has also been a massive source of income. In fact, according to Forbes magazine, "the Stones managed to gross $178 million last year across just 16 shows." The band are regarded as an iconic brand, and have the bank balance to prove it.
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