2. Paul McCartney — $1.2 Billion
Sir Paul McCartney’s most notable songwriting contributions to The Beatles were the songs “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude,” and “Paperback Writer.” But there were many more. McCartney apparently sensed the band’s unease towards the end of the group’s career. But he wanted the band to continue pursuing creative endeavors.
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McCartney earned the distinction of being one of the richest musicians in the world as a billionaire. As of May 2019, he is the richest musician in the U.K., according to The Sunday Times.