8. The Rolling Stones
Certified unit sales: 66 million
With over 66 million certified albums sold worldwide, Mick Jagger and company have been rocking the stages of the world since 1962 and are still very much active today. In fact, the Rolling Stones are one of the most intensely touring bands in history, with over 2000 played concerts throughout their trajectory. The result is an earnings estimate of over $200 million, just from the tours.