Bon Jovi is world’s top concert tour

Bon Jovi performs in concert at Honda Center on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in Anaheim, California.

Bon Jovi performs in concert at Honda Center on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in Anaheim, California.

Published Dec 31, 2013

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New York - Bon Jovi not only has the year's top tour, but the rock band has achieved a career high.

The New Jersey-based act's worldwide tour grossed $259.5 million this year, topping Pollstar's annual top 20 list and setting a record for the band itself.

Beyonce is second with $188.6 million. She ended her tour last week in Brooklyn, New York.

Pink, Justin Bieber, and Bruce Springsteen round out the top five.

The global concert business scored a record year with the top 20 tours, earning $2.43 billion in primary ticket sales. It generated $1.96 billion last year.

The top 20 list also included Taylor Swift, Elton John, Rihanna, Depeche Mode and One Direction. The Rolling Stones' comeback tour ranked twelfth, a notch under Paul McCartney. - Sapa-AP

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