The bulk of McCartney�s touring fortunes came from the U.S., having grossed $98.8 million. Sir Paul isn�t going to stop now as he plans to hit the road again in 2003.
Classic Rockers dominated Billboard�s Boxscores� list again this year.
The Rolling Stones won�t confirm their totals but Boxscores estimates that they brought in $90 million during 2002.
Cher�s farewell tour also lands at the top of the list with $67.6 million.
Following close behind the joint Billy Joel and Elton John arena tour grossed $66 million. Dave Matthews Band grossed an estimated $52.8 million with Neil Diamond nipping at their feet with a total of $52.2 million.
Here is a list of some of the other Top Grossing Tours of 2002.
Britney Spears - $43.7 million
Creed - $37.3 million
Aerosmith- $36.3 million
The Eagles $34.9 million
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - $34.9
million
'N Sync -$33 million
The Who - $28.6 million
Jimmy Buffett - $27.7 million
Ozzfest - $24.5 million.
Barry Manilow - $23.9 million
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
- $22.2 million
Blink-182/Green Day - $20 million
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