The World’s Highest Paid Musicians

Forbes has posted its annual ranking of the estimated 2012 incomes for the world’s highest-paid musicians. Here’s their top ten.

1. Dr Dre – $110M
2. Roger Waters – $88M
3. Elton John – $80M
4. U2 – $78M
5. Take That – $68M
6. Bon Jovi – $60M
7. Britney Spears – $58M
8. Paul McCartney – $57M
9. Taylor Swift – $57M
10. Justin Bieber – $55M

Forbes notes that the revenue comes from music sales, merchandising, touring, and (especially in Dr Dre’s case) from businesses owned by the performers. (Via Andrew Sullivan)