The Beatle took the number one spot on the Sunday Times music rich list after adding an estimated $30 million to his fortune from last year. McCartney’s position at the top also owes greatly to his American heiress wife Nancy Shevell who has stake in trucking business New England Motor Freight Inc is said to be worth $225 million. NEMF employs 1, 385 drivers and operates 1, 446 power units. Nancy Shevell, is an NEMF vice president.
Top 10 U.K. and Ireland rich list
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1. Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell $1.1bn (£730m)
2. Andrew Lloyd-Webber $976m (£650m)
3. U2 $637m (£431m)
4. Elton John $406m (£270m)
5. Mick Jagger $338m (£225m)
6. Keith Richards $315m £210m
7. Michael Flatley $293m (£195m)
=8. Ringo Starr $270m (£180m)
=8. Sting $270m (£180m)
9. Roger Waters $240m (£160m)
