Top

Which 1980s music icon is richest today?

What these 26 1980s music icons are worth today
1 of 27
Aaron Rapoport/Corbis via Getty Images

What these 26 1980s music icons are worth today

The 1980s undeniably brought the world some incredible music. Rock bands like Guns 'N Roses and Bon Jovi dominated the charts, while Michael Jackson's legendary Thriller album, which he released in 1982, remains the bestselling album of all time. 

Fast-forward four decades, and the likes of Billy Joel, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen still rule the airwaves, with a whole new generation of listeners discovering their music. 

But which chart-topping stars of the 1980s managed to hold on to and boost their fortunes? Read on to discover who makes our countdown of the decade's richest music icons.

All dollar amounts in US dollars. 

lovemoney staff

25 June 2025

Features

List View
|
Expand View
See more on this topic

Comments

Do you want to comment on this article? You need to be signed in for this feature

+ Add Comment

Most Popular
-->

Copyright © lovemoney.com All rights reserved.

 

loveMONEY.com Financial Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with Firm Reference Number (FRN): 479153.


loveMONEY.com is a company registered in England & Wales (Company Number: 7406028) with its registered address at First Floor Ridgeland House, 15 Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1DY, United Kingdom.


loveMONEY.com Limited operates under the trading name of loveMONEY.com Financial Services Limited.


We operate as a credit broker for consumer credit and do not lend directly.


Our company maintains relationships with various affiliates and lenders, which we may promote within our editorial content in emails and on featured partner pages through affiliate links. Please note, that we may receive commission payments from some of the product and service providers featured on our website. In line with Consumer Duty regulations, we assess our partners to ensure they offer fair value, are transparent, and cater to the needs of all customers, including vulnerable groups. We continuously review our practices to ensure compliance with these standards.


While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and currency of our editorial content, users should independently verify information with their chosen product or service provider. This can be done by reviewing the product landing page information and the terms and conditions associated with the product. If you are uncertain whether a product is suitable, we strongly recommend seeking advice from a regulated independent financial advisor before applying for the products.