Paul McCartney Remains Richest Musician In UK, Worth $1.05 Billion; Adele Richest Musician 30 Years or Younger

Paul McCartney is the richest musician in the United Kingdom according to recent reports.

The Sunday Times Rich List reports that the former Beatle is worth an estimated £680 million (a whopping $1.05 billion). He is listed alongside his wife Nancy Shevell, who owns a trucking company. McCartney has sustained the top spot since the list's inception in 1989.

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, best known for "The Phantom of the Opera" comes in at number two with a net worth of £620. Rounding out the top five is U2 (£520 million), Sir Elton John (£240 million), and David and Victoria Beckham (£200 million).

Singer Adele continued atop the list of the 10 richest musicians under the age of 30. She topped the list in 2012 with a net value of £20 million, but has increased her worth 50 percent for a total of £30 million.

Below are the lists of the richest musicians in Britain and Ireland.

The top 10 richest musicians in Britain and Ireland:

1. Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell - £680 million

2. Andrew Lloyd Webber - £620 million

3. U2 -£520 million

4. Sir Elton John - £240 million

5. David and Victoria Beckham - £200 million

6. Mick Jagger - £200 million

7. Michael Flatley - £191 million

8. Keith Richards - £185 million

9. Olivia and Dhani Harrison - £180 million

10. Sting £180 million

The top 10 richest musicians aged 30 and under in Britain and Ireland:

1. Adele - £30 million

2. Cheryl Cole - £14 million

3. Leona Lewis - £12 million

4. Katie Melua - £12 million

5. Florence Welch - £9 million

6. Charlotte Church - £8 million

7. Jessie J - £8 million

8. Lily Allen - £8 million

9. Nadine Coyle - £6 million

10. Duffy - £6 million

11. Jonathan 'JB' Gill - £6 million