Although the top 4 money makers in the music biz haven't had a hit single in years, they still manage to make millions!!
The annual list of the top 20 highest earning acts in music was just released, and veteran Irish rockers U2 top the list with an 2009 haul of $108 million.
$108 MILLION!!
The band's 360 Degree Tour is on course to become the highest grossing concert tour in history, and their merchandizing deals helped keep them on top.
At no.'s 2-4 are other old-school acts who made big bucks touring this past year.
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Bruce Springsteen was a distant second earning $57 mil, while Madonna was the highest earning female at #3 with a cool $47 million. AC/DC enjoy a big comeback year and a big touring year, earning $43 million from touring and their hit album Black Ice.
Our girl Britney Spears comes in at #5, pulling in a HUGE $38 million last year. Talk about a comeback year!
Spears earned most of her money with her Circus tTur, which was one of the highest grossing outings of the year. She also earned bank from her #1 album of the same name and her lucrative deal with Candies.
I guess the recession doesn't effect all!
For the complete list head over to Billboard!
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