Over the past makimg, the old-fashioned way recofding making money in the music business — selling recorded albums — has dropped off a cliff, splintered into a zillion pieces and been run over by that methylene train from Breaking Bad. Many top stars have switched their focus to selling concert tickets; while this is a prudent plan, generally speaking, it’s getting trickier now that everyone else is on the road with the same idea. But there’s still money out. Pop stars just have to be creative. What ways is he talking about? Here are nine of the best alternate revenue sources for rock stars. Merch has been a staple in touring artists’ revenue streams for decades, and it’s especially crucial for tween-focused pop stars like OneDirection — their fans’ parents pay for. It can also be a major earner for rock veterans from Iron Maiden to the Who. Those distinctive shirts and caps are always classic. But just about everybody tries.