AC/DC brings up the rear from U2 in rock sales

Zimbabwe News.Net
Sunday 28th February, 2010

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Billboard magazine has reported that Irish group U2 made more money than any other music act in the US in 2009.

The magazine listed Bruce Springsteen, Madonna and rockers AC/DC as other top money earners in the rock ranks.

According to Billboard figures, U2 made $109m from touring, record sales and other royalties from their mammoth world tour which is happening currently.

The 360 Degree tour is the most expensive ever staged.

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