They're amongst the most famous people in the world - with their lives of excess and bad behaviour 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 (flicking the switch on dynamic pricing to get an extra bob or two), 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 22 richest rock stars in the world in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
21. James Hetfield
The second member of heavy metal band Metallica to make this list, lead singer James Hetfield is worth an estimated $300 million. | Getty Images
22. Neil Diamond
Completing our list, with a fortune of around $300 million is American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond. He has sold more than 130 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. | Getty Images for Songwriters Hal