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U2 top-selling act in N. America in '09

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Bono of U2 performs during the first concert of their 360 Degree North American Tour at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 12, 2009. UPI/Brian Kersey 
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Published: Jan. 1, 2010 at 1:30 PM

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 1 (UPI) -- The Irish rockers U2 sold more concert tickets than any other music act in North America in 2009, Pollstar said.

The group sold $123 million in tickets for their tour, The Hollywood Reporter noted.

Coming in at No. 2 on the list of top draws were Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band with $94.5 million, followed by Elton John and Billy Joel's joint tour at No. 3 with $88 million, Britney Spears at No. 4 with $82.5 million and AC/DC at No. 5 with $77.9 million, the entertainment industry trade newspaper said.

Topics: Billy Joel, Britney Spears, Elton John
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