U2 is world’s top earning band

July 19, 2010, 11:33am

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Irish rockers U2, who netted $130 million from their massive world tour and other deals, are the world’s top-earning musicians, according to Forbes.com.

The group made $10 million in ticket sales on each tour stop and, along with merchandising revenue, hit the top of the list ahead of Australian heavy metal group AC/DC, who earned $114 million from their worldwide tour.

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