COLDPLAY: ~ $475 MILLION

The alternative rock band Coldplay started hitting the music scene in the mid-’90s. It was formed in London in 1996 by vocalist Chris Martin, bassist Guy Berryman, guitarist Jonny Buckland, and drummer Will Champion when they met at University College London when they were earning their bachelor’s degree. Coldplay has won multiple music awards throughout their career, including eight British Music Awards, seven Grammy Awards, and five MTV Music Video Awards. Coldplay has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling bands in history.

Two decades after, the band achieved worldwide success, and now they have a $475 million net worth. They recently shared the news that they donated 10 percent of their net worth to 28 different charities, including the City of Hope, Amnesty International, and the Red Cross. Fun fact: they used to name their band “Pectoralz” and then “Starfish” before finally choosing Coldplay.