With $115 million, The Police earned the title of the richest rockers of the year. The three members of the British band earned $28.3 million each for their reunion tour.
Beyoncé Knowles, Justin Timberlake and Madonna also made the Forbes list. The top ten wealthiest rockers of 2008 are listed below:
1. The Police ($115 million)
2. Beyonce Knowles ($80 million)
3. Toby Keith ($48 million)
4. Justin Timberlake ($44 million)
5. Madonna ($40 million)
6. Celine Dion ($40 million)
7. Rascal Flatts ($40 million)
8. Van Halen ($35 million)
9. Genesis ($31 million)
10. Gwen Stefani ($27 million)