The band earned over US$67 million in the year

Forbes published its annual ranking of the highest-earning rock bands between June 2015 and June 2016.

With an impressive $67.5 million in revenue, AC/DC surpassed music giants like the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, U2, Foo Fighters, and Muse.

In the overall list of the 100 greatest celebrities according to Forbes Global Celebrity, AC/DC appears in 17th place.

Check out the ranking of the top 8 and the revenue they earned:

08. Dave Matthews Band – US$33m
07. Foo Fighters – US$48.5m
06. Muse – US$49m
05. U2 – US$55m
04. Paul McCartney – US$56.5m
03. Bruce Springsteen – US$60.5m
02. Rolling Stones – US$66.5m
01. AC/DC – US$67.5m

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