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• Prince tops list of '04 concert moneymakers • Prince tops list of '04 concert moneymakers http://story.news.yahoo.c...cert_tours
Prince Heads List of Concert Moneymakers By JAKE COYLE, Associated Press Writer NEW YORK - Prince is the concert tour king. He's in the No. 1 spot on Pollstar's Top 25 tours chart for 2004, grossing $87.4 million. His 69-city/96-show tour was "by far the biggest tour he has ever done," Gary Bongiovanni, editor-in-chief of Pollstar, the concert industry trade publication, told The Associated Press. "It's kind of a renaissance for him." Celine Dion (news), who's been appearing at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for a long string of shows, was in second place, coming in at $80.4 million, followed by Madonna (news - web sites), $79.5 million; Metallica (news - web sites), $60.5 million; and Bette Midler (news), $59.4 million. Other acts in the top 10: Van Halen, Kenny Chesney, Sting, Toby Keith and Elton John (news). It was a good year for country music. Chesney's tour had a total gross of $50.8 million and Keith's grossed $43.7 million. Tim McGraw, Shania Twain and Alan Jackson's tour with Martina McBride were also among the top 25. Bongiovanni said he wasn't surprised that most of the top acts were familiar faces. "Just because baby boomers are older now doesn't mean that they turn into Glenn Miller band fans," he told the AP Thursday. "They are a large population base of people that have the funds." Usher and John Mayer (news) were two of the younger acts to gross over $20 million. "I don't know if today's kids look at music the same way the aging baby boomers do," Bongiovanni said. "We don't seem to be developing the long-term headliners." Another factor could be the cost of tickets, which for the top 100 acts came at a record average of $52 each. The most expensive concert ticket? Elton John, at an average of $158 per ticket. | |
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"Madonna (news - web sites), $79.5 million"
That's a big difference from the $120M that was reported from another news source. Prince is the MAN! Get the funk up! | |
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They could have used a photo from the actual tour itself, not the Purple Rain tour! WHEN WILL THESE FOOLS LEARN THAT THIS IS NOT 1984!
AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHH!!!!! | |
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Also, Prince's Average Ticket was about $60. While Madonna & others were around $100.
Not to mention the quality of Prince's Show  I paid $50 bucks upper deck front row! It was perfect!! Plus saw the best show of my life | |
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Is this net or gross? Maybe that accounts for the difference in amounts reported?
Milty said: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=8&u=/ap/20041224/ap_on_en_mu/music_top_concert_tours
Prince Heads List of Concert Moneymakers By JAKE COYLE, Associated Press Writer NEW YORK - Prince is the concert tour king. He's in the No. 1 spot on Pollstar's Top 25 tours chart for 2004, grossing $87.4 million. His 69-city/96-show tour was "by far the biggest tour he has ever done," Gary Bongiovanni, editor-in-chief of Pollstar, the concert industry trade publication, told The Associated Press. "It's kind of a renaissance for him." Celine Dion (news), who's been appearing at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for a long string of shows, was in second place, coming in at $80.4 million, followed by Madonna (news - web sites), $79.5 million; Metallica (news - web sites), $60.5 million; and Bette Midler (news), $59.4 million. Other acts in the top 10: Van Halen, Kenny Chesney, Sting, Toby Keith and Elton John (news). It was a good year for country music. Chesney's tour had a total gross of $50.8 million and Keith's grossed $43.7 million. Tim McGraw, Shania Twain and Alan Jackson's tour with Martina McBride were also among the top 25. Bongiovanni said he wasn't surprised that most of the top acts were familiar faces. "Just because baby boomers are older now doesn't mean that they turn into Glenn Miller band fans," he told the AP Thursday. "They are a large population base of people that have the funds." Usher and John Mayer (news) were two of the younger acts to gross over $20 million. "I don't know if today's kids look at music the same way the aging baby boomers do," Bongiovanni said. "We don't seem to be developing the long-term headliners." Another factor could be the cost of tickets, which for the top 100 acts came at a record average of $52 each. The most expensive concert ticket? Elton John, at an average of $158 per ticket. | |
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 Like Usher or Madonna could beat Prince! Keep doing what U Prince  because only U can do it sooo well Nothing or should  say no one Compares 2 U!  [Edited 12/27/04 14:34pm] ~2PuRpLe2CrY~
 All U Purple Hippies bang UR head on the one! 
 RIP ML ,JL & WF 
Love & Miss U 4ever  | |
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Hi,
I've read this too, and I think that it is time right now that Prince's loyal fan-base (=NPGMC members) should get some credit or so. Some exclusive material like a cd or dvd in the mail-box. Just as a thank-you for the support when things were not going so well .... What do you think? jazzzzz | |
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jazzz said: Hi,
I've read this too, and I think that it is time right now that Prince's loyal fan-base (=NPGMC members) should get some credit or so. Some exclusive material like a cd or dvd in the mail-box. Just as a thank-you for the support when things were not going so well .... What do you think? jazzzzz Yeah, pre-sales for the closest seats in the house for the shows we wanted to attend was nothing. Our loyalty entitles us to more -- much more!! And, then some more!! | |
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CJBabyDaddy said: jazzz said: Hi,
I've read this too, and I think that it is time right now that Prince's loyal fan-base (=NPGMC members) should get some credit or so. Some exclusive material like a cd or dvd in the mail-box. Just as a thank-you for the support when things were not going so well .... What do you think? jazzzzz Yeah, pre-sales for the closest seats in the house for the shows we wanted to attend was nothing. Our loyalty entitles us to more -- much more!! And, then some more!! Why does everyone want something for free? You deserve to enjoy Prince's music, videos and appearances just like everyone else. Come on people - don't turn the enjoyment of Prince's music into a debt that Prince owes us. Enjoy it while it lasts, cuz it won't last forever. | |
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