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Well, the list is out on Forbes.com for ‘The Top-Earning Musicians of 2010′ and at the top is U2!
According to the site:
‘Eighties supergroup U2 made more money than anyone else in music last year, netting an estimated $130 million on the strength of a worldwide tour that sold 1.3 million tickets at an average price of $94 a seat in North America alone. The band, which recently postponed some dates on the tour until 2011, will likely end up in one of the top spots on next year’s list as well.’
I converted the amount each of the top earners made from U.S to Australian dollars below:
1. U2 ($149.5m)
2. AC/DC ($131.1m)
3. Beyonce Knowles ($100m)
4. Bruce Springsteen (£45.7m)
5. Britney Spears (£41.8m)
6. Jay-Z (£41.1m)
7. Lady Gaga ($71.3m)
8. Madonna ($66.7m)
9. Kenny Chesney ($57.5m)
10. Black Eyed Peas and Coldplay ($55m)
Josh Homme, lead singer of Queens of the Stone Age recently told Rolling Stone that once the band has finished its run of festival dates in Europe this summer, they will be returning to the studio to record their sixth album.
Josh has told Rolling Stone that the music on their next album will be more like their 2007 album, “Era Vulgaris” and also have aims for the album to be released mid 2011!
During their slot at the ”Optimus Alive” festival in Lisbon on July 11, Pearl Jam hinted to the audience that they will be taking a long time from touring. Reading from a prepared sheet of paper, Eddie Vedder made the announcement in Portuguese saying:
“Thank you for coming to our last show,”
“Not our last ever, but our last in a long time.”
This being said at the beginning of their set they then continued the gig without anymore words about the break from touring.
Oh dear, what is happening to my beloved Pearl Jam?
The cover art for Brandon Flowers’ debut album was released today!!
Thurs 7th: Rockhampton Showgrounds-Tickets from here.
Tues 12th: Canberra University, Big Top (SOLD OUT)
Wed 13th: Albury Sports Ground, Big Top Tickets from here.
Fri 15th: Bendigo Showgrounds, Big Top (SOLD OUT)
Sat 16th: North Gardens, Ballarat, Big Top (SOLD OUT)
I’ve got to say, I’m pretty jealous of the people who are going to these shows, don’t get me wrong, I’m happy to see Jet live again, but I would love to see Paul support Powderfinger! Get in fast for tickets as they are selling quickly! For more information about Powderfinger‘s farewell tour click here.
The official video for Brandon Flowers’ debut single “Crossfire” was released today. The video features the lovely Charlize Theron kicking butt and saving Mr. Flowers and the ending is a bit cute! I also included the making of video along with the official video! Enjoy!
