Pollstar has released the results of the top grossing tours of 2000. Surpassing previous sales records, the Top 100 tours brought in a staggering $1.5 billion dollars last year.
Tina Turner blew away the competition in 2000, the Diva�s farewell tour brought in $80.2 million for her retirement fund. Following close behind was N sync who took $76.4 million to the bank from their live performances.
Concert favorites Dave Matthews Band and KISS with their never-ending farewell tour landed in third and fourth place with grosses of $68.2 and $62.7 million. Metallica ($42 million) and Britney Spears ($40.5 million) rounded out the Top 10.
Top 10 Grossing Tours of 2000 according to Pollstar
1. Tina Turner: $80.2 million
2. 'NSYNC: $76.4 million
3. Dave Matthews Band: $68.2 million
4. Kiss: $62.7 million
5. Tim McGraw/Faith Hill: $48.8 million
6. Dixie Chicks: $47.3 million
7. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street
Band: $45.9 million
8. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: $42.1
million
9. Metallica: $42 million
10. Britney Spears: $40.5 million
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