It's been a rough year for the singer, but at least he has his millions of dollars to ease the pain. 51-year-old Martin Gore has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid singers for 2013 with an estimated $58 million in combined earnings.
Martin Gore tops annual list of highest-paid singers
In 2011 it looked like the singer’s spectacular career was winding down. Suddenly, he was back on top. People With Money reports on Wednesday (July 17) that Gore is the highest-paid singer in the world, pulling in an astonishing $58 million between June 2012 and June 2013, a nearly $30 million lead over his closest competition.
People With Money’s factors
In compiling this yearly list, the magazine considers factors such as upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work.
The British singer and songwriter has an estimated net worth of $185 million. He owes his fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. He also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Gore Burger” chain) in London, a Football Team (the “Dagenham Angels”), has launched his own brand of Vodka (Pure Wondergore - UK), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Martin) and a fashion line called “Martin Gore Seduction”.
The ranking is significant for many Gore fans, who have been waiting for his triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.
