Follow the Money: The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones release their 25th album this week. In a world where artists can make billions from touring alone, should the band release new material or just go on the road?
They're 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've earned more than $200 million across 6 tours, more than $100 million over 10, while many musicians earn less that $0.01 per stream of their songs.
Presenter: Hannah Mullane
Producers: Matt Lines and Neil Morrow
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(Picture: Mick Jagger on the Pyramid Stage during a Rolling Stones set at Glastonbury in 2013. Credit: BBC)
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