Bono and the boys have topped yet another Billboard touring acts list, this time for the period of November 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011. According to Billboard magazine, who compile the list, U2 grossed in excess of $174 million over that period with 23 sellout shows.
Roger Waters came in second, with a gross of over $114 million on 69 sellouts, and Bon Jovi was third with $107 million in 45 sellouts. Lady Gaga and Usher round out the top 5.
Billboard Top 5 Touring Acts (November 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011):
1. U2 ($174.7 million/23 dates/23 sellouts)
2. Roger Waters ($114.4 million/69/69)
3. Bon Jovi ($107.4 million/45/45)
4. Lady Gaga ($71.9 million/45/43)
5. Usher ($70.1 million/70/55)