Bon Jovi Are Biggest Touring Act In The World.

• 22nd Dec 2008

Believe it or not but, Bon Jovi were the biggest touring act in the world this year according to Billboard's Boxscore chart, with over two million people attending 100 sold-out shows by the band between November 2007 and November 2008, generating $210.6 million in ticket sales.

Asked about his band's touring dominance this year, Jon Bon Jovi told reporters: “The foundation of our success was and is touring. Whether it was a night club or a stadium we played each show like it was our biggest show. Our fans have been the reason why a second generation now share in this great honour. We thank you all”.

In case you wondered, the top ten biggest grossing tours of the year were as follows…

1. Bon Jovi – $210.6 million
2. Bruce Springsteen – $204.6million
3. Madonna – $162 million
4. The Police – $150 million
5. Celine Dion – $91 million
6. Kenny Chesney – $86 million
7. Neil Diamond – $81.2 million
8. Spice Girls – $70 million
9. Eagles – $56.6 million
10. Rascal Flatts $55.8 million

C'mon 'fess up who went to see Kenny Chesney?