They're amongst the most famous people in the world - with their lives of excess often as well known as the music they produce.
And the leading lights of the rock music industry can earn millions of dollars from streaming revenue and selling vast numbers of vinyl, compact discs, and cassettes (yes, they're back too!).
Add in money-spinning tours, advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and these guitar heroes can become fabulously wealthy - doubly so if they also write their own material.
Here are the top 18 richest rock stars in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
9. Eric Clapton
Starting out in a string of bands - including The Yardbirds, Cream and Blind Faith - before enjoying a successful solo career, Eric Clapton has received a CBE, 18 Grammy Awards and is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Along the way he's also managed to earn approximately $450 million. | Getty Images for Crossroads Guit
10. Jon Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi became one of the biggest bands in the world thanks to a hugely successful run of three albums starting in 1986 - Slippery When Wet, New Jersey and Keep The Faith. With over 130 million records sold they are one of the best-selling bands of all time - netting lead singer Jon Bon Jovi around $410 million. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Adam Clayton
U2 bass guitarist can't compete with his lead singer when it comes to his bank balance, but Adam Clayton is still worth a pretty healthy $400 million or thereabouts. | Getty Images
12. The Edge
U2 guitarist The Edge is also a member of the $400 million club. | Getty Images