That is an outrageous statement. There are very few artists who can top the studio version of their songs. What defines a great live act is so much more than that - passion, delivery, crowd interaction, value for money etc etc.

For what its worth this article did get it bang on. Saw Springsteen 4 times on this tour and was blown away - easily the best live act on the planet right now (although its funny to note contributers to the votes included his manager and management company, Tom Morello, and other known Springsteen lovers).

I do however disagree with no mention to Bon Jovi (although not surprised at their absence given its RS). Whilst this tour has been far from their finest, dare I say no other act does pop rock anthems to stadium audiences as well as they do. Still put Hyde Park 2011 down as one of my favourite gigs ever and i know alot of very casual fans who ive taken over the last few tours who have left having enjoyed every minute. They have a catalogue of hits people know and cant help but jump, dance and sing to, one of the most charasmatic front men in the biz (when on his day) and a band of incredible talented, consistent players throw in decent stage designs and a near 3 hour set for value for money and what you have is a top 50 live act.