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A top-20 of the most successful live shows...
U2's 360 Degree world tour has been officially the biggest tour ever, taking home $588million – and it's not even finished yet.
To celebrate the Irish band's successful stint, which has seen them play to over 7 million people across the globe, Gigwise has rounded-up the top-20 biggest tours ever.
As you would expect, the countdown includes many of the biggest names in music, including The Rolling Stones, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen – all of whom make more than one appearance.
You can check it out now below. Did you go to any of the tours? Let us know in the comment form below.
20 – Bruce Springsteen, Working On A Dream Tour (2009). Gross: $167million. Attendance: 1.8million.
19 – U2, PopMart Tour (1997-98). Gross: $171million. Attendance: 3.9million.
18 – Madonna, Confessions Tour (2006). Gross: $194million. Attendance: 1.2million.
17 – Bon Jovi, Circle Tour (2010). Gross: $201million. Attendance: 1.9million.
16 – Bon Jovi, Lost Highway Tour (2007-08). Gross: $210million. Attendance: 2.1million.
15 – Metallica, Death Magnetic Tour (2008-10). Gross: $217million. Attendance: 2.6million.
14 – Bruce Springsteen, The Rising Tour (2002-03). Gross: $221million. Attendance: 3.2million.
13 – Bruce Springsteen, Magic Tour (2007-08). Gross: $235million. Attendance: 2.1million.
12 – Eagles, Long Road Out Of Eden Tour (2008-10). Gross: $251million. Attendance: 2million.
11 – Cher, Living Proof: The Farewell Tour (2002-05). Gross: $260million. Attendance: 3.5million.
10 – Celine Dion, Celine Dion Taking Chances Tour (2008-09). Gross: $279million. Attendance: 3million.
9 – The Rolling Stones, Licks Tour! (2002-03). Gross: $299millio. Attendance: 3.4million.
8 – The Rolling Stones, Voodoo Lounge Tour (1994-95). Gross: $316million. Attendance: 6.3million.
7 – The Rolling Stones, Bridges To Babylon Tour / No Security Tour (1997-99). Gross: $336milolion. Attendance: 5.5million.
6 – The Police, The Police Reunion Tour (2007-08). Gross: $358million. Attendance: 3.3million.
5 - U2, Vertigo Tour (2005-06). Gross: $389million. Attendance: 4.6million.
4 %u2013 Madonna, Sticky & Sweet Tour (2008-09). Gross: $400million. Attendance: 3.5million.
3 – AC/DC, Black Ice Tour (2008-10). Gross: $441million. Attendance: 4.8million.
2 – The Rolling Stones, A Bigger Bang Tour! (2005-07). Gross: $558million. Attendance: 4.6million.
1 – U2, 360 Degree Tour (2009-11). Gross: $558million. Attendance: 7million.
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