The Rich List: Who are Britain’s wealthiest musicians?

The life of a musician can be tortuous. From the gigs that fall through, to busking in the rain, to the cut-throat levels of competition — carving a career in this creative industry can make for a gruelling, hand-to-mouth existence. But, for a fortunate few, the Gods (read: industry executives) cast a favouring eye and catapult a handsome handful of Bright Young Things into superstardom.