The ‘It’s My Life’ rockers top research by industry
magazine Billboard’s Boxscore, which calculates the rockers grossed
$146,507,388 from 69 sell out shows.
The group, led by Jon Bon Jovi, beat U2, who came second,
grossing $131,502,369 and AC/DC, who came third, taking an estimated
$122,633,027.
Part of the Bon Jovi’s touring in 2010 saw them sell out
a 12-night residency at London’s 02 Arena, and at the time guitarist Richie
Sambora spoke of the band’s elation to still be playing such big arenas almost
30 years into their career.
He said: “It feels great! We're still selling out
stadiums for god's sakes!
"We just opened up the new Meadowlands stadium in
New York - but it feels great to be here in London. This thing is not stopping.
We're having so much fun.”
Bon Jovi’s 2008 ‘Lost Highway Tour’ was also named that
year’s highest grossing by Billboard.
The hardest touring act on the list is Lady Gaga, who has
performed an estimated 122 shows this year, grossing $116,227,987, and selling
out 101 of them.
Meanwhile relative newcomer to the list, teen heartthrob
Justin Bieber grossed an estimated $35,600,276 from his 62 shows this year,
putting him in 19th place.
The list looked at concerts performed between November
22, 2009 and November 20, 2010 for all acts.
Billboard Top 10 grossing Tours 2010:
Bon Jovi
Total Gross: $146,507,388
Number of Shows: 69
U2
Total Gross: $131,502,369
Number of Shows: 22
AC/DC
Total Gross: $122,633,027
Number of Shows: 28
Lady Gaga
Total Gross: $116,227,987
Number of Shows: 122
Black Eyed Peas
Total Gross: $81,579,114
Number of Shows: 82
James Taylor & Carole King
Total Gross: $62,326,410
Number of Shows: 54
Eagles
Total Gross: $62,166,344
Number of Shows: 40
Metallica
Total Gross: $61,947,556
Number of Shows: 33
Dave Matthews Band
Total Gross: $61,247,906
Number of Shows: 57
Paul McCartney
Total Gross: $55,760,403
Number of Shows: 21
