So big bands don't make much money on tours?
These numbers are two years old, but a lot of money is going somewhere (hint: the bands!)
Top Tours of 2005
A rundown of the artists who've earned the most money so far this year:
1. U2
Gross: $236 million
Number of shows: 77
2. Elton John
Gross: $63 million
Number of shows: 58
3. Rod Stewart
Gross: $49 million
Number of shows: 58
4. Dave Matthews Band
Gross: $45 million
Number of shows: 51
5. Paul McCartney
Gross: $37 million
Number of shows: 17
6. Eagles
Gross: $36 million
Number of shows: 29
7. Jimmy Buffett
Gross: $35 million
Number of shows: 21
8. Motley Crue
Gross: $33 million
Number of shows: 81
9. Green Day
Gross: $32 million
Number of shows: 62
10. Bruce Springsteen
Gross: $25 million
Number of shows: 52
Source:
http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/brucespringsteen/articles/story/8742275/stones_u2_boost_tour_biz