In this current stage of teen idols made famous by finely tuned Social Networking promotional departments laced with product placement savvy...Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band made $199 million touring this past year.
That's more than any other rock band this year!
Classic Rock Magazine and Billboard report that Roger Waters – who was named the top-earning touring rock artist of the year came second with a gross of $186m, followed by Van Halen third with $54m.
Springsteen visited the UK earlier this year, performing a show in London’s Hyde Park, where an encore jam with Paul McCartney was cut short by curfew regulations.
Former Pink Floyd mainman Waters recently announced plans to bring an open-air version of his The Wall tour to London.
Van Halen, who released comeback album A Different Kind Of Truth earlier this year, were forced to curtail their touring plans after Eddie Van Halen fell ill.
Pop star Madonna topped the overall poll, bringing in $228m. I can't help but wonder how many of those fans would go back. I've never been to show where printed tickets say 8pm show time only for the artist with no opening act to begin playing at 11.
Without a doubt it was one of the most brilliant concert experiences! Not because of Madonna but fans that shot their wad on alcohol shortly before 7pm then dropped like wild flies because they couldn't afford the arena prices to keep the buzz on.
Billboard’s highest-grossing rock tours 2012
1. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: $199m
2. Roger Waters: $186m
3. Van Halen: $54m
4. Dave Matthews Band: $41m
5. Red Hot Chili Peppers: $33m
6. Nickelback: $33m
7. Trans-Siberian Orchestra: $33m
8. Rod Stewart: $30m
9. Pearl Jam: $27m
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