The world's 25 highest-paid musicians
Take a look at the world's highest-paid musicians, as estimated by Forbes magazine, based on total earning from May 2011 to May 2012.
Forbes' total for each musician is based on the amount of money an act makes from record sales, touring, endorsements, merchandise sales and other ventures before subtracting management fees, legal costs and taxes. Check out more details on the highest-paid musicians.
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