They're amongst the most famous people in the world - with their lives of excess and bad behaviour often as well known as the music they produce.
And the leading lights of the rock music industry can earn millions of dollars from streaming revenue and selling vast numbers of vinyl, compact discs, and cassettes (yes, they're back too!).
Add in money-spinning tours (flicking the switch on dynamic pricing to get an extra bob or two), advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and these guitar heroes can become fabulously wealthy - doubly so if they also write their own material.
Here are the 22 richest rock stars in the world in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
9. Eric Clapton
Starting out in a string of bands - including The Yardbirds, Cream and Blind Faith - before enjoying a successful solo career, Eric Clapton has received a CBE, 18 Grammy Awards and is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Along the way he's also managed to earn approximately $450 million. | Getty Images for Crossroads Guit
10. Jon Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi became one of the biggest bands in the world thanks to a hugely successful run of three albums starting in 1986 - Slippery When Wet, New Jersey and Keep The Faith. With over 130 million records sold they are one of the best-selling bands of all time - netting lead singer Jon Bon Jovi around $410 million. | Getty Images
11. Gene Simmons
American rockers Kiss have been a precision-tooled money-making machine for decades, making as much from merch as from records. They also seem to always be playing live shows - with their 'farewell' tour returning to some cities several times over a number of years. It's helped co-frontman Gene Simmons earn an estimated $400 million. | Getty Images for HISTORY
12. Adam Clayton
U2 bass guitarist can't compete with his lead singer when it comes to his bank balance, but Adam Clayton is still worth a pretty healthy $400 million or thereabouts. | Getty Images