Top 5 Richest Guitarists in The World 2018

Top 5 Richest Guitarists in The World 2018
5. Eric Clapton ($300 million)
Eric Clapton is one of the biggest names in the rock industry and is worshipped by anyone learning to play the instrument. His main style of music is the blues which he has mastered and perfected. He is famously known to have been in many successful bands like the Yardbirds and Cream and has also collaborated with artists like B.B.King and Buddy Guy.

The Fender Stratocaster he uses has been affectionately named Brownie. He has known to go to pawn shops and find old and well-used Stratocasters with Mahogany fretboards. The reason for this he says is that if they are used well, you can tell that they sound beautiful. His style includes fingerpicking and using the plectrum with the tone set between bridge and middle which gives a banjo type feel to the sound.

4. Dave Matthews ($300 million)

Dave John Matthews is the lead vocalist and guitarist for the band which is named after him. He started his career in 1991 and since then has only seen much growth in his fandom. Between 2000 and 2010 his concerts have sold and earned most money than any other act in the entire North America.

Their album released in 2012 made them the only band to ever have six bums in the first position in Billboard Top list. This two time Grammy winner sticks mostly to acoustic guitars, favouring the world-renowned company Martin and Co.

3. Keith Richards ($340 million)

Keith Richards is the multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and the lead guitarist for the English band The Rolling Stones. The name for their band comes from a blues song sung by Muddy Waters, with whom they got to record early in their career. Though the frontman of the band, Mick Jagger is famous for his moves on stage, the band gets their signature blues and rock sound because of Richards. He doesn’t try to wow the crowd with something flashy but relies on chord progressions and rhythm. Songs like Sympathy for the Devil and Satisfaction are few good examples of Richards’s style.

Keith Richards drug and alcohol abuse have been in the media quite a few times. Even at the age of 79, his habits have not changed and this has made people claim in humour that he will never die.

2. Bruce Springsteen ($460 million)

Bruce Springsteen, or as known by his nickname The Boss, is one of the most successful selling artists of all time. He has 20 Grammy’s, 2 Golden Globes and an Academy Award under his belt which only goes to show the level of talent he possesses.

Despite these awards, he has been also honoured with inductions in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and recipient of The Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. His fame comes from his writing style, which involves lyrics which are relatable by the average Joe and full of the American spirit. His song Born in the USA is an American folk which is a part of their musical history now.

1. Jimmy Buffett ($600 million)

If you imagine yourself relaxing on a sandy beach with a drink in your hand and no worries, you are in a Jimmy Buffet song.

James Williams Buffet or Jimmy Buffet is one of the most successful singers, guitarist and songwriters in the world. He started his music career in 1970 and dabbles in styles like country, country pop and folk music.

Despite having a successful music career he turned his attention towards other ventures. He owns two restaurant chains ‘Cheeseburger in Paradise’ and ‘Margaritaville’, both of which are named after his song titles. He also has his business spread in sectors like alcohol, sports and video games.

Guitarists are an essential part of any musical group and these individuals are the best of the lot. Taking their talent and working consistently on it they have been able to merge their interest and work to make all their dreams come true.

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