Rock band U2 ranks No. 1 for 2009 tour
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January 1, 2010, Friday
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U2 may have suffered disappointing sales for their new album, but the Irish rockers were the most popular draw on the North American concert circuit last year, according to data issued on Wednesday.
The band sold US$123 million worth of tickets, while Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band came in second with US$94.5 million, said trade publication Pollstar.
Among all-time tours, the U2 trek ranks at No. 5, Pollstar said. The Rolling Stones hold the record with US$162 million from their 2005 outing. U2's 2005 tour is No. 3 on the all-time list with US$138.9 million.
Pollstar editor Gary Bongiovanni said the overall concert business bucked the recession, mirroring a similar phenomenon at movie theaters. He said most people go to one or two shows a year, and are willing to pay a premium for good seats.
Piano men Elton John and Billy Joel's latest co-headlining stint came in at No. 3 in 2009 with US$88 million, followed by pop princess Britney Spears at No. 4 with US$82.5 million.
The band sold US$123 million worth of tickets, while Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band came in second with US$94.5 million, said trade publication Pollstar.
Among all-time tours, the U2 trek ranks at No. 5, Pollstar said. The Rolling Stones hold the record with US$162 million from their 2005 outing. U2's 2005 tour is No. 3 on the all-time list with US$138.9 million.
Pollstar editor Gary Bongiovanni said the overall concert business bucked the recession, mirroring a similar phenomenon at movie theaters. He said most people go to one or two shows a year, and are willing to pay a premium for good seats.
Piano men Elton John and Billy Joel's latest co-headlining stint came in at No. 3 in 2009 with US$88 million, followed by pop princess Britney Spears at No. 4 with US$82.5 million.
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