U2,Coldplay,Ed Sheeran top highest-paid musicians list

Forbes has named U2, Coldplay and Ed Sheeran as the highest-paid musicians.

Veteran Irish rockers U2 top the latest list with $118 million in pre-tax earnings, helped by their recent "Joshua Tree Tour," seen by around 2.7 million fans, and sales of their latest album, "Songs of Experience."

The Edge, Bono and Adam Clayton of 'U2' performing at O2 Arena on October 23, 2018 in London. [Photo：AP]

Brit rockers Coldplay claim the number 2 spot, earning $115.5 million from their two-year "A Head Full Of Dreams" tour.

Chris Martin of Coldplay at the press conference for the Super Bowl 50 Halftime at the Moscone Center on February 4, 2016 in San Francisco, California. [Photo：AP]

27-year-old English pop superstar Ed Sheeran follows, with earnings of $110 million dollars this year.

Singer Ed Sheeran poses for photographers upon arrival at the Brit Awards 2018 on February 21, 2018 in London. [Photo：AP]

The 10 highest-paid musicians pulled in $886 million, about the same as last year's combined tally.

Other artists to make the list include American superstars Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Jay-Z.