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Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the United States, 58 Billboard Top 40 singles, 27 Top 10 singles, four of which peaked at number two and nine of which reached number one. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club.
Ed Sheeran

Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. After signing with Asylum Records, his debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011. It topped the UK and Australian charts, reached number five in the US, and has since been certified eight-times platinum in the UK.

The album contains the single "The A Team", which earned him the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. "The A Team" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards, where he performed the song with Elton John.

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Rich list reveals wealth of some of Britain's biggest music stars

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Beatles' legend Sir Paul McCartney is the wealthiest British music star, with a fortune of £950million, placing him ahead of the King and many successful business tycoons. The 80-year-old, who is still raking in millions from his performances, and his wife Nancy Shevell, who is from a haulage dynasty, were amongst the richest people in the country. Sir Elton John, 76, who is set to play his final live performance next month at Glastonbury Festival, was also amongst the country's wealthiest with a estimated worth o £450 million. A number of younger British popstars, including the likes of Adele, Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles, are also raking in the big bucks, being placed on The Sunday Times Rich List as some of the wealthiest Britons under the age of 35. All the performers are self-made with the majority making their money from their music, sold-out world tours, and other business ventures, such as podcasts, documentaries and lucrative brand deals. Sir Paul McCartney - £950mSir Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell have a fortune of £950million.

The singer and songwriter will turn 81 next month but continues to perform live. He headlined the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury last year and his recent Got Back tour is expected to have grossed $105m (£84.

6m) from just 16 shows. This means, as reported by The Sunday Times, Sir Paul is making £25 million on top of his normal income from songs recordings from his solo career and the Beatles.

His American wife, 63, also has considerable wealth in her own right, coming from haulage dynasty. Sir Elton John - £450mSir Elton John was the second richest British musician, being worth £450million rising from £375 million last year.

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