Business Daily - Follow the Money: The Rolling Stones
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They are one of the biggest rock bands in the world and are releasing their 25th album this week. So, in a world where artists can make billions from touring alone, should the band release new material or just go on the road?
They have earned more than $200 million across six tours, more than $100 million over 10, while many musicians earn less that $0.01 per stream of their songs.
Presenter: Hannah Mullane
Producer: Matt Lines and Neil Morrow
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(Photo: Mick Jagger on the Pyramid Stage during a Rolling Stones set at Glastonbury in 2013. Credit: BBC)
Published on Monday, 6th July 2026.
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