The finances of Britain's top music stars, including Elton John, Paul McCartney and Robbie Williams, have been badly hit by the recession, figures from the Sunday Times Rich List showed on Friday.
Singer Elton John's personal fortune fell 26 percent in the last year, from #238-million to #175-million in 2009, according to a preview of the list of Britain's 1000 wealthiest people.
Former Beatle Paul McCartney has also seen his fortune fall by #60-million in the past 12 months thanks to falling property and share values.
Pop star Robbie Williams lost #25-million and now has #80-million, Welsh crooner Tom Jones's wealth dropped 24 percent to #130-million, and Cliff Richard's fell by a fifth to #40-million.
Meanwhile, footballer David Beckham and his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria, have seen their fortune remain steady at #125-million, according to the list, the full version of which will be published on Sunday.

