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Coldplay currently have the 5th highest grossing tour of all time. They still have a North American leg ahead of them of over 20 shows (a mix of arenas and stadiums), and 5 shows in Brazil and Argentina to end things. They'll easily overtake AC/DC and Roger Waters for the #3 spot. I don't think they'll beat the Stones record, but they probably could if they were willing to add some more shows and make the tour longer. But they're definitely closing in, and probably will beat it someday (as long as they don't do something stupid to ruin their career).

It would take a lot to overthrow U2's record. At some point somebody will, though.



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Good for them.

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Coldplay currently have the 5th highest grossing tour of all time. They still have a North American leg ahead of them of over 20 shows (a mix of arenas and stadiums), and 5 shows in Brazil and Argentina to end things. They'll easily overtake AC/DC and Roger Waters for the #3 spot. I don't think they'll beat the Stones record, but they probably could if they were willing to add some more shows and make the tour longer. But they're definitely closing in, and probably will beat it someday (as long as they don't do something stupid to ruin their career).

It would take a lot to overthrow U2's record. At some point somebody will, though.

I don't know if I agree with that. Some records are simply unbreakable. Just look at the raw numbers U2 put up. It's almost impossible to fathom given where the music industry is right now.

What does it mean? Were the ABB tour tickets too cheap ;-)

I wonder which position the 2012-17 tour would have if it was counted as one tour (which it was setlist-wise).

That's inflation for you.

Give it long enough and a band touring the local pubs will gross more than ABB

These lists are meaningless unless they are adjusted for inflation.

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These lists are meaningless unless they are adjusted for inflation.

If you sort the list by inflation (it's there), then the Stones have #2, #3, #10 and #12 all-time.

So 4 of the top 12 tours of all time belong to the Stones. U2 has 2, and no other band has more than one.

At least they won't be closing in on Bigger Bang's fan base.

Rather than looking at gross takings, what about a comparison of Attendances/ tickets sold?
At least with that measure, inflation isn't a factor.
Anyone have the information?

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At least they won't be closing in on Bigger Bang's fan base.

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Does anyone actually like Coldplay ?

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jlowe
Rather than looking at gross takings, what about a comparison of Attendances/ tickets sold?
At least with that measure, inflation isn't a factor.
Anyone have the information?

You can sort by any number on the Wiki page.

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For instance, the Voodoo Loung tour is #11 by raw gross, but it's number #2 all time for total attendance (6.3 million). Only U2's 360 had more in attendance (7.7 million).

That, in my opinion, says WAY more about how massive a draw the Stones were back then than any ticket gross number.

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Does anyone actually like Coldplay ?

Aside from the song Clocks, I have very little interest in them.

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jlowe
Rather than looking at gross takings, what about a comparison of Attendances/ tickets sold?
At least with that measure, inflation isn't a factor.
Anyone have the information?

Still difficult to equate objectively. Population has increased, for one.

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Rather than looking at gross takings, what about a comparison of Attendances/ tickets sold?
At least with that measure, inflation isn't a factor.
Anyone have the information?

You can sort by any number on the Wiki page.

[en.wikipedia.org]

For instance, the Voodoo Loung tour is #11 by raw gross, but it's number #2 all time for total attendance (6.3 million). Only U2's 360 had more in attendance (7.7 million).

That, in my opinion, says WAY more about how massive a draw the Stones were back then than any ticket gross number.

The 360 Tour went on two years and one month, VL one year and one month. If VL had continued (as was planned) it would have been by far the most visited tour ever.

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jlowe
Rather than looking at gross takings, what about a comparison of Attendances/ tickets sold?
At least with that measure, inflation isn't a factor.
Anyone have the information?

You can sort by any number on the Wiki page.

[en.wikipedia.org]

For instance, the Voodoo Loung tour is #11 by raw gross, but it's number #2 all time for total attendance (6.3 million). Only U2's 360 had more in attendance (7.7 million).

That, in my opinion, says WAY more about how massive a draw the Stones were back then than any ticket gross number.

Thanks very much.
U2 records will take some beating.
I wonder which Act generates the most profit? The running costs of the Stones shows, despite Mick's oversight,seem to be at the top end.
Roger Waters, as a solo performer must be taking home the most dosh. Or perhaps Macca?

They are playing here tonight at Metlife Stadium and its not even half sold!
So not sure if being the 5th highest gross means anything.

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jlowe
Rather than looking at gross takings, what about a comparison of Attendances/ tickets sold?
At least with that measure, inflation isn't a factor.
Anyone have the information?

You can sort by any number on the Wiki page.

[en.wikipedia.org]

For instance, the Voodoo Loung tour is #11 by raw gross, but it's number #2 all time for total attendance (6.3 million). Only U2's 360 had more in attendance (7.7 million).

That, in my opinion, says WAY more about how massive a draw the Stones were back then than any ticket gross number.

The 360 Tour went on two years and one month, VL one year and one month. If VL had continued (as was planned) it would have been by far the most visited tour ever.

Hmm, I've never heard about the VL tour being cut short. Do you have any additional info on why that was?

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jlowe
Rather than looking at gross takings, what about a comparison of Attendances/ tickets sold?
At least with that measure, inflation isn't a factor.
Anyone have the information?

You can sort by any number on the Wiki page.

[en.wikipedia.org]

For instance, the Voodoo Loung tour is #11 by raw gross, but it's number #2 all time for total attendance (6.3 million). Only U2's 360 had more in attendance (7.7 million).

That, in my opinion, says WAY more about how massive a draw the Stones were back then than any ticket gross number.

The 360 Tour went on two years and one month, VL one year and one month. If VL had continued (as was planned) it would have been by far the most visited tour ever.

Hmm, I've never heard about the VL tour being cut short. Do you have any additional info on why that was?

There was a tour in US major markets, South America and Asia (incl. Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok etc.) planned for 1996. See Beggars Banquet fanzine.

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They are playing here tonight at Metlife Stadium and its not even half sold!
So not sure if being the 5th highest gross means anything.

I hate Coldplay but respectfully, what the @#$%& are you talking about? There's probably like 50 tickets available on Ticketmaster, and even if you count resale tickets the thing is way more than half sold. No one has to like them, but don't spread bullshit that anyone can easily refute. They legitmately sell a lot of tickets. I'm not sure why that offends you to the point that you have to make up that they don't.

Coldplay are about as exciting as a letter from the taxman.

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spikenyc
They are playing here tonight at Metlife Stadium and its not even half sold!
So not sure if being the 5th highest gross means anything.

I hate Coldplay but respectfully, what the @#$%& are you talking about? There's probably like 50 tickets available on Ticketmaster, and even if you count resale tickets the thing is way more than half sold. No one has to like them, but don't spread bullshit that anyone can easily refute. They legitmately sell a lot of tickets. I'm not sure why that offends you to the point that you have to make up that they don't.

I was gonna say that's gotta be some bullshit sales number. No way they only sold 50% of tix.

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Coldplay currently have the 5th highest grossing tour of all time. They still have a North American leg ahead of them of over 20 shows (a mix of arenas and stadiums), and 5 shows in Brazil and Argentina to end things. They'll easily overtake AC/DC and Roger Waters for the #3 spot. I don't think they'll beat the Stones record, but they probably could if they were willing to add some more shows and make the tour longer. But they're definitely closing in, and probably will beat it someday (as long as they don't do something stupid to ruin their career).

It would take a lot to overthrow U2's record. At some point somebody will, though.

But if you were to add up all the Stones tours together since 89' no one will ever come close. Especially if you allow for deflation, a £25 ticket in 1990 would cost ten times that today.

The last 10-15 years seem like the gilded age of touring, with acts making 20-30 times more per night compared to tours back when tickets cost 10-30 bucks and the tour was mostly a way to market the new album.

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Coldplay are about as exciting as a letter from the taxman.

Nate

So er ........ very very very exciting then ?

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

a £25 ticket in 1990 would cost ten times that today.

According to these guys, a $25 ticket (considering inflation alone) would cost 44 bucks today.

Looks like £25 in pounds is now £57

But indeed tickets these days seem to cost 10-20 more than they did back in 1990.

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HankM
The last 10-15 years seem like the gilded age of touring, with acts making 20-30 times more per night compared to tours back when tickets cost 10-30 bucks and the tour was mostly a way to market the new album.

I think it's due to all of the '60s and '70s bands aging along with their fanbase, and the baby boomers having more and more disposable income and a desire to relive their teens and twenties.

The only band in the Top 20 who caters to teens is One Direction, and that's a flash in the pan group.

Coldplay is on the border...their first album came out in 2000, so most of their fans are probably currently in their mid 20s through early 40s.

Everything's turning to gold - including, in this case, shit.

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The last 10-15 years seem like the gilded age of touring, with acts making 20-30 times more per night compared to tours back when tickets cost 10-30 bucks and the tour was mostly a way to market the new album.

I think it's due to all of the '60s and '70s bands aging along with their fanbase, and the baby boomers having more and more disposable income and a desire to relive their teens and twenties.

The only band in the Top 20 who caters to teens is One Direction, and that's a flash in the pan group.

Coldplay is on the border...their first album came out in 2000, so most of their fans are probably currently in their mid 20s through early 40s.

Not just them, but also I see box office take for acts like Katy Parry, Jackson bleiuber, Tailer Swifp and other of their ilk that are phenomenal. I am guessing the money being spent on those teeny acts is coming from the same wallet/purse that is spending money on the aging groups tickets aka the parents money.

The producers, arenas owners, ticket sellers etc etc seem to have the marketing plan down to a science these days and they are making so much money...