Jazz+ Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Highest Grossing Tours of 2013 Veterans The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen have all enjoyed some of the highest grossing tours of 2013, reports Billboard. Bruce Springsteen's 53 live shows this year have brought in $147,608,938 the fourth highest grossing tour of the past twelve months while The Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary concerts have raked in $126,182,391. Paul McCartney collected the 16th biggest total gross of the year, with $69,584,403 coming in from 21 shows. Bon Jovi have the biggest tour of 2013, making $205,158,370 from 90 live gigs. The Cirque Du Soleil's Michael Jackson production The Immortal World Tour is second on the list with a figure of $157,299,100 from no less than 205 shows. Top 20 highest grossing tours of 2013: 1/ Bon Jovi 2/ Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour 3/ Pink 4/ Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band 5/ Rihanna 6/ The Rolling Stones 7/ Taylor Swift 8/ Beyoncé 9/ Depeche Mode 10/ Kenny Chesney 11/ Rogers Waters 12/ One Direction 13/ Justin Bieber 14/ Madonna 15/ Jay Z & Justin Timberlake 16/ Paul McCartney 17/ Fleetwood Mac 18/ Maroon 5 19/ Dave Matthews Band 20/ André Rieu Harry Likas was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Find 700 of Harry’s piano arrangements of standards for educational purposes and jazz piano tutorials at www.Patreon.com/HarryLikas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Surprised to see Depeche Mode on there, I didn't even know they were touring. Guess that's what happens when you live in flyover country. Should I be embarrassed to have no idea whatsoever who number 20 is? Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Should I be embarrassed to have no idea whatsoever who number 20 is? +1 :idk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 yay Pink! Depeche Mode only did 2 months in the US this year, but they're supposed to be back for more dates in late spring/early summer. ...speaking of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks said a couple of days ago that Christine McVie doesn't even need to ask to come back - just show up at the gig and get her ass onstage and it's good. http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 yay Pink! Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz+ Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 #20 André Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. PBS TV features him often. #10 "Kenny" Chesney (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer. Chesney has recorded 15 albums Harry Likas was the Technical Editor of Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and helped develop "The Jazz Piano Book." Find 700 of Harry’s piano arrangements of standards for educational purposes and jazz piano tutorials at www.Patreon.com/HarryLikas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealvicz Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Should I be embarrassed to have no idea whatsoever who number 20 is? +1 :idk A bit of an acquired taste but a favourite with ' housewives of a certain age' such as my missus "Just a tad more attack on the filter, Grandad!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnchop Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 yay Pink! Why? She can sing. I make software noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Should I be embarrassed to have no idea whatsoever who number 20 is? +1 :idk A bit of an acquired taste but a favourite with ' housewives of a certain age' such as my missus So THAT'S where my child support money is going! (joking ) Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Acquired taste.... Yeah you can say that. I am cerntainly no fan. He is really big in Japan though. Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 20/ André Rieu I know this artist, and was very surprised (and elated) he was in the list. I mean, when was the last time that a classical orchestra made the top 20 highest grossing acts?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettymike Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Who the hell doesn't know who Andre Rieu is?? . I'm more interested in NET profit , I have heard touring expenses are huge and horrendous. Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I love that Dave Matthews Band can still crush it at this level. They're so incredibly under the radar now but their fan base is rock solid. I am a big fan (at least of their 90s to early 2000s output) Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 yay Pink! Why? because she's fun! http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 20/ André Rieu I know this artist, and was very surprised (and elated) he was in the list. I mean, when was the last time that a classical orchestra made the top 20 highest grossing acts?!? He's playing stuff like "Memory" from Cats, in addition to light classics. Dude is selling out arenas and has an elaborate show. Should I be embarrassed to have no idea whatsoever who number 20 is? I didn't know #12. Google tells me it's a boy band, never heard of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 If not for PBS I'd have no idea who André Rieu was. Thanks for the warning on #12. --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 If not for PBS I'd have no idea who André Rieu was. Nobody would, in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What I want to know is, what the hell kind of obscene ticket prices are being paid for those Bon Jovi shows, that the band is raking over two million per gig?! A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridog6996 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Interesting seeing Michael Jackson's name on this list, and at #2 even. It speaks volumes about him as an artist that an audience will come out in such high numbers to see his music being performed, knowing full well that MJ himself won't even be there. He's kicking everyone's butt from the grave. Except for Bon Jovi, apparently, but I think I can safely guarantee that nobody will be going to see Bon Jovi shows after Jon Bon Jovi dies. My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I'd like to see a list based on attendance rather than dollars. Popularity based on dollars can be skewed by upper middleclass willing to pay $200+ per ticket to see bands from the 60's, 70's and 80's. This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I'd like to see a list based on attendance rather than dollars. Popularity based on dollars can be skewed by upper middleclass willing to pay $200+ per ticket to see bands from the 60's, 70's and 80's. Yeah, well, this is just like movies where they tell you how much money a movie made instead of how many tickets they sold, which would be more informative as the prices change (go up). At least gold, platinum, etc., records are based on units sold. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 To tell the truth, any way of measuring it is meaningless in one way or another. I'd like to see rankings based on consumption of green m&m's. Or how about roadies who shag the most underage gals...or subsequent years served in prison for statutory rape. Wait, did I take that too far? I can never tell. Ok, how about most talented? Oh wait, there's no measure for that. Loudest? Most Nords? Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane hugo Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I'd like to see a list based on attendance rather than dollars. Popularity based on dollars can be skewed by upper middleclass willing to pay $200+ per ticket to see bands from the 60's, 70's and 80's. Well, U2 has the all-time biggest tour on both of those counts: over 7 million attended the 100+ shows on their last tour (2009-2011), and they grossed about $750 million. http://blip.fm/invite/WorkRelease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 yay Pink! Why? She can sing. So can Celine Dion. Point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 yay Pink! Why? because she's fun! You must like ear rape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 yay Pink! Why? So, maybe, "Because I'm under 40 and my world does not revolve around the Beatles and those other old bands that my grandparents were crazy about." This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 yay Pink! Why? She can sing. So can Celine Dion. Point? I think he likes the way she sings. I can enjoy Pink in small doses, but Celine Dion sends me scambling for a mute button faster than Billy Mays (RIP) hawking OxiClean. She can definitely sing, but she irritates me. This is pretty subjective, and plenty of other folks woud disagree with my opinions. --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Of the pop princesses who can actually sing, IMO Pink and Gaga murder songs less than the likes of Celine, Mariah, and American Idol alumni. In addition, Celine has that fake modest Diana Ross "WORSHIP ME" thing going. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Then again, others might agree too. I worked a Diana Ross show once. Not the sort of thing I'd want to do twice. What a ****. --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnchop Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 You must like ear rape. http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/duty_calls.png I make software noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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