sara1998
12-25-2004, 12:56 AM
Why do these numbers sound bogus?
http://launch.yahoo.com/read/news/12054373
Top 20 Concert Tours
12/15/2004 3:39 PM, AP
The Associated Press
The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
TOP 20 CONCERT TOURS
1. (1) Phil Collins ; $1,094,463; $77.30.
2. (2) Sting; $999,442; $66.60.
3. (3) Bette Midler ; $953,421; $99.25.
4. (4) Metallica; $876,934; $58.04.
5. (5) Barry Manilow ; $845,135; $79.20.
6. (7) R. Kelly / Jay-Z; $753,975; $62.29.
7. (6) Usher; $750,526; $59.02.
8. (8) Cher; $660,421; $68.44.
9. (10) Van Halen; $591,580; $74.59.
10. (New) Jay-Z & Friends; $549,898; $60.51.
11. (11) Beastie Boys; $358,758; $38.11.
12. (12) Yanni; $313,872; $67.05.
13. (14) R.E.M .; $310,431; $53.28.
14. (13) Norah Jones ; $303,390; $46.60.
15. (15) American Idols Live; $272,794; $44.26.
16. (17) Sarah Brightman ; $224,922; $66.51.
17. (20) Green Day; $220,011; $31.70.
18. (18) Pixies; $217,660; $35.66.
19. (19) Avril Lavigne ; $210,750; $32.79.
20. (New) Bill Gaither & Friends Homecoming; $205,926; $24.99.
For free upcoming tour information, go to www.Pollstar.com
http://launch.yahoo.com/read/news/12054373
Top 20 Concert Tours
12/15/2004 3:39 PM, AP
The Associated Press
The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
TOP 20 CONCERT TOURS
1. (1) Phil Collins ; $1,094,463; $77.30.
2. (2) Sting; $999,442; $66.60.
3. (3) Bette Midler ; $953,421; $99.25.
4. (4) Metallica; $876,934; $58.04.
5. (5) Barry Manilow ; $845,135; $79.20.
6. (7) R. Kelly / Jay-Z; $753,975; $62.29.
7. (6) Usher; $750,526; $59.02.
8. (8) Cher; $660,421; $68.44.
9. (10) Van Halen; $591,580; $74.59.
10. (New) Jay-Z & Friends; $549,898; $60.51.
11. (11) Beastie Boys; $358,758; $38.11.
12. (12) Yanni; $313,872; $67.05.
13. (14) R.E.M .; $310,431; $53.28.
14. (13) Norah Jones ; $303,390; $46.60.
15. (15) American Idols Live; $272,794; $44.26.
16. (17) Sarah Brightman ; $224,922; $66.51.
17. (20) Green Day; $220,011; $31.70.
18. (18) Pixies; $217,660; $35.66.
19. (19) Avril Lavigne ; $210,750; $32.79.
20. (New) Bill Gaither & Friends Homecoming; $205,926; $24.99.
For free upcoming tour information, go to www.Pollstar.com