7John Paul Jones – Net worth – $80 million
On #7 we have John Baldwin, known by the stage name John Paul Jones.
Born on January 3, 1946, John Paul Jones is the bassist, keyboardist and co-songwriter for English rock band Led Zeppelin.
The 68-year-old multi-instrumentalist also plays koto, autoharp, violin, cello, mandolin and lap steel guitar.
He started his music career since the age of 14, when he became choirmaster and organist at a church. At 15, he joined a band called The Deltas and later, he joined the Jett Blacks.
In 1962, John Paul Jones joined The Shadows, and 2 years later he released his first solo recordings. In 1967, he became a part of Led Zeppelin.
The millionaire did studio session work for Decca Records with Rod Stewart and The Rolling Stones. In 2000, Guitar Magazine voted John Paul Jones ‘Bassist of the Millenium’.
Ten years later, he was awarded a ‘Gold Badge Award’ by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
