In the last year the Great Financial Crisis has plagued the world with crippling share prices and shrinking profits ……….not in music however!
2009 saw some big movers and shakers, and at Tone Deaf with thought we would let you know the exact figures even though none of us can even count that high:
So here it is (according to billboards) :
1. U2 – $108,601,283 – Suprise & Suprise
2. Bruce Springsteen – $57,619,037 – He is the man and has been doing it for years, on you Bruce!
3. Madonna – $47,237,774 – We thought she was dead – isn’t Lady Ga ** now
4. AC/DC – $43,650,466 – The ultimate respect
5. Britney Spears – $38,885,267 Not bad for a crazy Mum
6. Pink – $36,347,658 She’s just a sk8ter bo……oh wait, that’s that other fake alt singer*.
7. Jonas Brothers – $33,596,576 The latest million-dollar concoction from the Mouse.
8. Coldplay – $27,326,562 Not too shabby for stealing a few songs.
9. Kenny Chesney – $26,581,141 Who?….
10. Metallica – $25,564,234 Guitar Hero anyone?
