Which singer saw his wealth increase by £28m – more than any other British musician?
SINGER Ed Sheeran's wealth grew by £28 million last year - more than any other British musician. The singer-songwriter, 27, has an overall net wealth of £80 million, according to The Sunday Times Rich List.
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While at 35th place in the overall list of richest UK musicians, the Shape Of You singer is second-wealthiest young musician.
Sir Paul McCartney is the richest musician in the history of the Rich List.
The ex-Beatle and his wife, heiress Nancy Shevell, enjoy a combined wealth of £820 million, putting them at the top of the list.
Sir Paul's £40 million rise in net wealth is split equally between revenue from the Beatles' songs and income from a 37-date tour.
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Composer Lord Lloyd-Webber is the second richest musician in the UK, with £740 million, followed by U2, up £21 million to £569 million.
Sir Elton John, who recently announced a three-year tour, is in fourth place with £300 million.
He is the only musician, alongside Sir Paul, to have appeared in the very first Sunday Times Rich List in 1989.
The Rolling Stones are up a collective £40 million, while Robbie Williams also enjoyed a big boost from touring, contributing to a £15 million rise in his net wealth to a total £165 million.
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Top 10 Richest Musicians In The UK (2018):
1. Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell £820 million
2. Lord Lloyd-Webber £740 million
3. U2 £569 million
4. Sir Elton John £300 million
5. Sir Mick Jagger £260 million
6. Keith Richards £245 million
7. Olivia and Dhani Harrison £230 million
8. Sir Ringo Starr £220 million
9. Michael Flatley £202 million
10. Sting £190 million