Wow, impressive Top10 of the best bands worldwide…concerning the money generated in 2005. Some of them are far better than some SME. It would be interesting to know how many FTEs they are employing.

1. Rolling Stones: €141 million
2. U2: €125 million
3. Kenny Chesney: €110 million
4. Green Day: €83 million
5. The Eagles: €70 million
6. Paul McCartney: €69 million
7. Céline Dion: €68 million
8. 50 cent: €66 million
9. Dave Matthews Band: €62 million
10. Elton John: €55 million