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.