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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 are 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 have earned more than $200 million across six tours, more than $100 million over 10, while many musicians earn less that $0.01 per stream of their songs.

Presenter: Hannah Mullane
Producer: Matt Lines and Neil Morrow

You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

(Photo: Mick Jagger on the Pyramid Stage during a Rolling Stones set at Glastonbury in 2013. Credit: BBC)

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