The Richest has published a list of the 10 wealthiest bassist in music. There are very few surprises here, including numerous bassists who also act as front men in their respective groups. Paul McCartney (worth $1.2 billion), Sting, and Gene Simmons are joined by the likes of Tony Kanal of No Doubt and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana, who hasn’t been terribly active in some time. The full list is below.

01. Paul McCartney – $1.2 billion
02. Sting – $300 million
02. Gene Simmons (KISS) – $300 million
04. Roger Waters – $270 million
05. Adam Clayton (U2) – $150 million
06. Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) – $115 million
07. John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) – $80 million
08. Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) – $65 million
09. Tony Kanal (No Doubt) – $45 million
10. Krist Novoselic (Nirvana) – $40 million

(via CoS)