Ringo Starr Named World's Richest Drummer

According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, former Beatles sticksman Ringo Starr is the richest drummer in the world. Ringo is worth about $300 million, says the site.

Starr was tailed by Phil Collins ($250 million), Dave Grohl($225), Don Henley ($200), Lars Ulrich ($175), Charlie Watts, Roger Taylor, Joey Kramer and Chad Smith ($90 apiece).

Starr wrapped his tour last month in grand style, closing out the final show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles with "With a Little Help from My Friends."

During the show, Starr did indeed get a little help from his friends, including Joe Walsh, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver) and Peter Frampton.

The tour began June 14 at the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario. It hit over 25 stops covering in states including Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Indiana, Utah, Washington, Oregon and California.

SOURCE: RTT NEWS