U2's tour the highest earning of 2011

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Thursday 22 December 2:51 p.m.

U2's 360 world tour was the highest-earning trek of 2011, according to newly released statistics.

The rockers' series of concerts, which began in 2009, grossed $USD293 million across 44 shows this year (11), according to Billboard Boxscore.

Bon Jovi, who were the highest-earning act in 2010, took second place with earnings of $USD192 million for their 68 shows across 2011.

Take That's Progress tour, in which original member Robbie Williams rejoined the line-up, was the third highest-grossing trek, with $USD187 million taken across the European shows.

Roger Waters and Taylor Swift completed the top five highest-grossing touring artists of the year, while Usher and Lady Gaga were also named in the top 10.

WENN.com