Bon Jovi #1 Touring Band Billboard 2010
 

Congratulations to the boys from new jersey on being the #1 touring band in the world for 2010. These #'s are from only 69 shows played so far. U2 second, ACDC third respectively. At the end of the month Bon Jovi should also be #1 on Pollstars year end chart as well:)

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/conte...46ce43eb863d8c

"But, as is typical, the road veterans ring up the biggest box office. Bon Jovi's Circle tour (which has morphed into a greatest-hits tour that extends into 2011) leads all touring artists. Grossing $146.5 million, the four New Jersey boys played for 1,591,154 people at 69 reported shows"

Bon Jovi is in great position to repeat this accomplishment again for 2011 making them the first artist to win in consecutive years.

Very cool! Thanks a lot for posting the link!!

Did you mark my words? ;)

Yeah but U2 has made gross from only 22 shows while Bon Jovi have played
69 shows

Because of stadiums for U2 vs. arenas (mostly) for Bon Jovi.

DON'T RAIN ON THE PARADE :p

LOL Jon wants his band to match the Stones
but only band with exception of ACDC
can do that is U2

I am a bon jovi fan but honestly that constant seek and quest for the ultimate recognition and killer guiness records for this or that is a kill joy

it's like artists tour to get a medal ..

I want a medal too

Another article on it:
http://www.billboard.com/features/bo...f575c03e8f%2C0

And FTR, if you want the real reason the sets aren't very rarity heavy (and never have been), look no further than this quote from Jon:

good achievement :D