Police have highest-grossing tour

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The Police had the highest-earning music tour in North America in 2007, official figures show.

The band's 54 gigs in the US and Canada generated $131.9m, almost double the total of the second-placed act, country star Kenny Chesney.

Complete list:

1. The Police ($131.9m)

2. Kenny Chesney ($71.1m)

3. Justin Timberlake ($70.6m)

4. Celine Dion ($65.3m)

5. Van Halen ($56.7m)

6. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill ($52.3m)

7. Rod Stewart ($49.0m)

8. Genesis ($47.6m)

9. Josh Groban ($43.0m)

10. Rascal Flatts ($41.5m)

Source: Pollstar

[DudeAsInCool]

I had one of those Police tickets - first 15 rows - courtesy of a friend. But if you asked me, I think concert tickets are severely overpriced for the big shows. I'd rather see one of the newer bands anyway and the ticket prices are far more reaonable