In 2005, Bono was named one of the Time Persons of the Year. Bono has been honoured for his philanthropic efforts.
In pursuit of these causes, he has participated in benefit concerts and lobbied politicians and heads of state for relief.
He is particularly active in campaigning for Africa, for which he co-founded DATA, EDUN, the ONE Campaign, and Product Red. As a member of U2, Bono has received 22 Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Īside from his music, Bono is an activist for social justice causes, both through U2 and as an individual. As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with the other members. During U2's early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to the group's rebellious and spiritual tone. His lyrics frequently include social and political themes, and religious imagery inspired by his Christian beliefs. Bono soon established himself as a passionate frontman for the band through his expressive vocal style and grandiose gestures and songwriting. He is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2.īorn and raised in Dublin, he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where in 1976 he began dating his future wife, Alison Stewart, as well as forming, with schoolmates, the band that became U2. Joey Kramer - $100 Million (Aerosmith)ġ0: Chad Smith - $90 Million (The Red Hot Chili Peppers)ġ1: Travis Barker - $85 Million (Blink 182, The Aquabats)ġ2: Stewart Copeland - $80 Million (The Police)ġ3: Alex Van Halen - $75 Million (Van Halen)ġ4: Nick Mason - $75 Million (Pink Floyd)ġ5: Tommy Lee - $70 Million (Motley Crue)ġ6: Bill Ward - $65 Million (Black Sabbath)ġ8: Carter Beauford - $55 Million (Dave Matthews Band)ġ9: Rick Allen - $50 Million (Def Leppard)Ģ3: Max Weinberg - $35 Million (Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, Conan O’Brien)Ģ4: Mickey Hart - $30 Million (The Grateful Dead)Ģ5: Bill Kreutzmann - $25 Million (The Grateful Dead)Ģ7: Taylor Hawkins - $20 Million (Foo Fighters)Ģ8: Questlove - $16 Million (The Roots, Jimmy Fallon)Ģ9: Steven Adler - $15 Million (Guns N’ Roses)ģ0: Mick Fleetwood - $8.Paul David Hewson (born ), known by his stage name Bono ( / ˈ b ɒ n oʊ/), is an Irish singer-songwriter, activist, and philanthropist. Charlie Watts - $160 Million (The Rolling Stones)ĩ. Dave Grohl - $225 Million (Nirvana, Foo Fighters)Ĥ. Phil Collins - $250 Million (Solo, Genesis)ģ.
Ringo Starr - $300 Million (The Beatles)Ģ.
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Check out the full list below via .ģ0 Richest Drummers in the World, according to Celebrity Networth:ġ. Other big-named drummers that made the Top 30 include Chad Smith ( Red Hot Chili Peppers, $90 million), Travis Barker ( Blink 182 and the Aquabats, $85 Million), Carter Beauford ( Dave Matthews Band, $55 Million), Tre Cool ( Green Day, $45 million), Danny Carey ( Tool, $40 million) and Tico Torres (Bon Jovi, $40 Million). 5) round out the sampling, with Henley pulling in $220 million and Ulrich earning $175 million. 3, the latter worth a reported $225 million.Īs for the top five richest drummers on the list, Don Henley of the Eagles (No. 2, and famed drummer Dave Grohl, the former Nirvana drummer and current Foo Fighters frontman, is No. 1 is no big surprise: Ringo Starr of the Beatles. The final net worth vales are derived from a formula that takes out taxes, manager’s fees, agents’ fees and lifestyle, according to the website. The dollar amount takes into account salaries, real estate holdings, divorces, record sales, royalties and endorsements. Story by Charles Ken Celebrity Networth’s ’30 Richest Drummers in the World’ include members of U2, Metallica and moreĮver wonder what the top drummers in the world rake in at gigs? Well, website has just posted the 30 richest drummers in the world, in addition to an approximate dollar amount of what they’re worth, and the numbers are big.
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