[AdamCalifornia]

I don't know whether this was reported
but many would found it quite interesting.
Top Ten Tours of 2005

Artist - Total Gross in MILLIONS - Avg Tix Price

1. The Rolling Stones - $162M - $134
2. U2 - $139M - $97
3. Paul McCartney - $77.3M - $135
4. The Eagles - $76.8M - $104
5. Elton John - $66M - $102
6. Kenney Chesney - $62M - $55
7. Dave Matthews Band - $57M - $47
8. Neil Diamond $47M - $63
9. Jimmy Buffett - $41M - $76
10. Motley Crue - $40M - $46


Also the most expensive ticket: $450 to see the Rolling Stones

This data is taken from the Rolling Stone magazine, Jan. 2006:

"Concert Biz Bounces Back. Stones and U2 Help Industry Rebound From Terrible '04"
".... I don't see it as a rebound. The jury is out about how the concert business is doing ..."

Another Article:

"U2 Tour Ends With a Bang"
Portland, OR, finale caps 118 selouts worldwide

What do you think about the list? What are The Eagles doing there?

See you at the Rolling Stones concert in the $450 seat!

Adam

 

[raisin]

Those are amazing numbers, but net would be more informative.

 

[Bryan T]

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Originally Posted by AdamCalifornia What are The Eagles doing there?

I think it is because the Eagles play a lot of private/corporate engagements instead of touring. Not a bad way to make a living!

Bryan

 

[F50GTR]

Ohhhh my...

I went to see the Stones, 5 rows up from the floor, at MSG. Follwed by Billy Joel with a ladyfriend a few eeeks later (she must like me to go to a Joel concert... heh heh), almost same position, but on opposite sides, in January...

Damn...

 

[AdamCalifornia]

Quote:

Originally Posted by F50GTR Ohhhh my... I went to see the Stones, 5 rows up from the floor, at MSG. Follwed by Billy Joel with a ladyfriend a few eeeks later (she must like me to go to a Joel concert... heh heh), almost same position, but on opposite sides, in January... Damn...

Did you pay $450 per ticket to make the Stones richer?

Just curious,

Adam

 

[Bunnyears]

Quote:

Originally Posted by F50GTR Ohhhh my... I went to see the Stones, 5 rows up from the floor, at MSG. Follwed by Billy Joel with a ladyfriend a few eeeks later (she must like me to go to a Joel concert... heh heh), almost same position, but on opposite sides, in January... Damn...

Not to mention geriatric Grandpa Mick dancing around like a demented teenager but looking as if he needs little blue pills for everything else.

 

[Coltrane]

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Originally Posted by Bryan T I think it is because the Eagles play a lot of private/corporate engagements instead of touring. Not a bad way to make a living! Bryan

Not if you actualy respect your music and have integrity, then its a HORRIBLE way to make a living.

I guess multi millionaires overcharging their customers is still a great way to make a living. Its disgusting what the Stones, McCartney etc.. charge their fans. If it wasnt for middle aged businessmen who sold out long ago looking for a nostalgia, maybe fans of music could actually afford tickets.

 

[Bunnyears]

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Originally Posted by Coltrane Not if you actualy respect your music and have integrity, then its a HORRIBLE way to make a living. I guess multi millionaires overcharging their customers is still a great way to make a living. Its disgusting what the Stones, McCartney etc.. charge their fans. If it wasnt for middle aged businessmen who sold out long ago looking for a nostalgia, maybe fans of music could actually afford tickets.

Anything that makes a lot of money with so little effort can't be all bad.

 

[F50GTR]

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Originally Posted by Bunnyears Not to mention geriatric Grandpa Mick dancing around like a demented teenager but looking as if he needs little blue pills for everything else.

He actually looked very young and agile (excpet the batwings under his arms

)... must be the heroin.

 

[gratefulshrink]

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Originally Posted by raisin Those are amazing numbers, but net would be more informative.

I actually think average age of the concertgoer would be the most informative (if not most interesting)

 

[roadtonowhere08]

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Originally Posted by Coltrane Not if you actualy respect your music and have integrity, then its a HORRIBLE way to make a living. I guess multi millionaires overcharging their customers is still a great way to make a living. Its disgusting what the Stones, McCartney etc.. charge their fans. If it wasnt for middle aged businessmen who sold out long ago looking for a nostalgia, maybe fans of music could actually afford tickets.

100% agree. IMO, NO concert is worth more than a hundred bucks. Once you go over that, you are paying for the band's 150th car and private jet. Rediculous

 

[F50GTR]

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Originally Posted by roadtonowhere08 100% agree. IMO, NO concert is worth more than a hundred bucks. Once you go over that, you are paying for the band's 150th car and private jet. Rediculous

Well... I thought it was worth it, for every overpriced concert I've gone to. It isn't the 150th jet, it's the experience of seeing a group who is so good at what they can do, they can attract people who are willing to spend 2,000 bucks on Stones floor seats.

For my $500 tickets (For 2) I could've seen Green Day 10 times... but I would never.

 

[roadtonowhere08]

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Originally Posted by F50GTR Well... I thought it was worth it, for every overpriced concert I've gone to. It isn't the 150th jet, it's the experience of seeing a group who is so good at what they can do, they can attract people who are willing to spend 2,000 bucks on Stones floor seats. For my $500 tickets (For 2) I could've seen Green Day 10 times... but I would never.

Hey, it's your money, do what you want. I would rather see Opeth 25 times than the Stones once. Hell, I'd rather see Opeth once than the Stones once... but that's me

Personally, the ONLY reason why the Stones can get away with such insane prices is that their fan base is mostly older people with the money to blow. This can be applied to many groups on that list. They are no more talented than Opeth, but Opeth does not exactly have a Stones level fan base with deep pockets. I think it's knowing what you can get away with...

 

[AdamCalifornia]

They said, in this article, that the Rolling Stones and, if I remember correctly,
Paul McCartney would not tour this year. The author wondered what would happen
to the rock show business. The business will lose a lot of money because of those two key players missing.

See you,

Adam

 

[SennFan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadtonowhere08 100% agree. IMO, NO concert is worth more than a hundred bucks. Once you go over that, you are paying for the band's 150th car and private jet. Rediculous

You should talk...with an Ozzy avatar!