10 Bands That Are NOT As Rich As You Think They Are
VOICE OVER: Ryan Wild
WRITTEN BY: George Pacheco
Fame and fortune don't always go hand in hand! Join us as we count down our picks for the musical acts whose financial realities are far more sobering than their legendary status would suggest. From predatory record deals to devastating IRS battles, the music industry can be a brutal place, even for the biggest names in the business. Our countdown includes the Goo Goo Dolls drowning in label debt despite multi-platinum success, Sly Stone reportedly living out of a camper van in Los Angeles, Willie Nelson releasing an album literally to pay off the IRS, and Richard Ashcroft of The Verve losing every penny of "Bitter Sweet Symphony" royalties. Which story shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments! read more...