Eagles Soar on Rock Earnings chart

Eagles have been named as the highest-earning rock band in 2014, generating approximately £63.6m between June 2013 and June 2014.

The band’s History Of The Eagles tour put them ahead of acts such as the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Bon Jovi.

In a year that industry analysts Forbes noted the continuing growth of dance and pop music, the Eagles were the only rock-based act to reach $100m (£63.6m).

According to the Forbes report:“The History Of The Eagles tour helped the ageless rockers earn more than Lady Gaga, Kanye West and Miley Cyrus combined.

“The tail end of Bon Jovi’s Because We Can tour, which grossed a quarter of a billion dollars, pushed the New Jersey natives into the top five.”

Total income was calculated using touring figures, record sales, publishing, merchandise, endorsements and other ventures.

The Forbes Top Rock Earners 2014 list is below:

1. Eagles - £63.6m 2. Bon Jovi - £52.1m

3. Bruce Springsteen - £51.5m

4. Paul McCartney - £45.1m

5. Rolling Stones - £29.8m

6. Roger Waters - £29.2m

7. Muse - £21.6m

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