Since I have never been a rock star I can't answer the question from an experienced persepctive.

According to CNN article, it is complex. Often times there is a long hard road to stardum with more work than there is money. When you think you've made it and should have money come in, it sometimes isn't depending on your contract with your record company.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/books/07/06/rock.star/index.html

Not to be morbid but there is a whole list of stars that fame may have been a contributing factor of death.

http://www.av1611.org/rockdead.html

But to get a realistic view of the life, take a look at the touring schedule.

http://www.brucespringsteen.net/live/index.html

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