U2 earned the most money among musicians in the US in 2009
The BBC reported in February 2010 that Irish group U2 made the most money amongst musicians in the US, the world’s biggest music market, in 2009.
The total from tours, record sales and “other royalties” – a whopping USD109 million.
At a distant second is Bruce “The Boss”Springsteen at USD58 million.
At third is Madonna with USD47m.
Fourth is perhaps surprisingly aging rockers AC/DC with USD44m.
Don’t you find that amazing? The top 4 is made up of people at least 50 years old! What are their batteries made of? And where are the younger megastars?
An indication of the importance of going on tours is the fact that Michael Jackson sold the most records and ringtones in 2009, but only made no.20 in the overall list.
