Hoffman said that music helps express what cannot be expressed in words. Artists receive huge fees and occupy lines in the Forbes ranking.
10. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga burst onto the top of the charts in 2008 with The Fame. The vivid shocking image, inspired by pop monsters, for example, David Bowie, Michael Jackson and Madonna, quickly fell in love with the audience, as well as the singer's songs. They poured from each radio station, clips collected millions of views. Tour "The Monster Ball Tour" is considered one of the most successful and sensational in history. To date, Lady Gaga's albums have sold out in the amount of 30 million copies. The singer became a nominee for many awards, including a Grammy, MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards, and was named one of the most influential personalities in the music world.
9. “Fleetwood Mac”
Fleetwood Mac is a band formed in London by Peter Green, a talented guitarist. It is considered one of the most commercially successful and grossing groups in the history of music, although their popularity peaked in the 60s and 70s of the 20th century. In 1969, Albatross took first place on the British chart and even inspired The Beatles. The next successful period began with the departure of the blues band and the transition to stylish pop music with guitar riffs. Rumours was the highest grossing album in 1977. In total, Fleetwood Mac records sold more than 100 million copies.
8. Diddy
Diddy (also known as Pee Diddy, Puff Diddy) is an American rap musician and also a successful producer. His real name is Sean John Combs. In 2017, with an income of more than $ 125 million, he led the Forbes rating among cultural figures. Diddy not only releases popular hits, but also produces hip-hop artists, and also has its own restaurant chain and clothing line. Interest in him is fueled by successes in the musical field, and criminal stories. First of all, they are associated with the confrontation of street and rapper groups, the murder of Diddy wards and arrests.
7. Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake became famous from the Mickey Mouse Club show, after which he joined the Boys Band ’NSync in 1996. He smiled from posters in girls' rooms around the world. When the band broke up, Justin was the only one who managed to build a solo career. He developed in various fields and is now the author and performer of songs, actor, producer, has his own record label and clothing line. Timberlake sold his two solo albums with a circulation of 18 million copies, his singles took the first lines of the charts in the USA, and Justin himself is considered one of the highest paid musicians.
6. Calvin Harris
The author and performer of music, DJ and producer hails from Scotland. Success came to him in 2012 with the release of the album "18 Months". He took the lead in the UK charts, and all the singles recorded in his support came first. He is the producer of albums by other artists, as well as recording collaborative projects. For example, the song with Rihanna “We Found Love” became the No. 1 hit on many charts and brought Harris worldwide fame.
Since 2013, Calvin has been featured in Forbes ratings every year as one of the highest paid music figures. He is also on the list of the best DJs in the world. Harris’s profit of nearly $ 50 million this year.
5. Eagles
Los Angeles band Eagles is one of the most famous rock bands in history. It was formed back in 1971. The musicians experimented with sound for a long time, adding blues, folk and country motifs to their compositions. The album "Hotel California" was released in 1976. Thanks to the title track, the group became known throughout the world. With their albums, Eagles topped the top 100 and top 200 charts more than once. In the same year, a collection of the best compositions of Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 was released, several publications were called the best-selling at that time and remain the most popular in America.
4. Taylor Swift
Taylor Alison Swift grew up in the USA, in Pennsylvania. She writes compositions and performs them herself. Her first single was released in 2006 and was titled Tim McGraw. He instantly took the top of the charts and brought Taylor huge popularity. The second album of the singer “Fearless” immediately settled on top of the American charts and made her famous all over the world. It has sold over a million copies. Over the course of her career, Taylor Swift has sold nearly 35 million copies of her albums on electronic platforms, making her the most sought-after digital artist. By 2018, her income is estimated at 41 million dollars.
3. Garth Brooks
Troyal Garth Brooks - American country music performer. He became world famous for his experiments with sound. He added some rock to his compositions, which helped them to sound in a new way, and the familiar notes of pop music brought his music to the masses. Brooks remains one of the most sought-after musicians in the United States, his recordings were distributed in a circulation of 69 million copies and continue to be successfully sold. His income according to Forbes amounted to $ 90 million.
2. "ONE DIRECTION"
ONE DIRECTION is the boy band from Foggy Albion, which became world famous in 2012 when their first album, Up All Night, was released. The album became very successful, started on the first lines of the world charts, including in the USA, which happened for the first time with the album of the British group. World tours are breaking records for ticket sales and revenue from them. In addition to music, the group participates in charity events and has contracts with a number of well-known brands. ONE DIRECTION is a business that has brought $ 110 million.
1. Katy Perry
Katy Perry is a versatile girl. She is the author and performer of music, actress, UN Goodwill Ambassador. Her popularity came with the release of the album "One of the Boys" in 2008. Since then, Katy Perry's singles have always been at the top of the charts. She was nominated for a Grammy 13 times, recognized as a woman of the year, her albums beat records in time, that they held leading positions in the charts. The singer is engaged in charity work, released her own line of aromas and starred in an autobiographical tape. Forbes estimates her earnings over the past year at $ 135 million.