Some things really haven’t changed since the – œ80s. In a report posted by Billboard, The Rolling Stones have been named the most profitable touring band of this decade, grossing $870 million over 264 gigs.

Also interesting is the company the Stones are still keeping at the apex of the earning table. It’s clear which demographic has the money to spend on outrageously-priced tickets, with Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Elton John and Celine Dion ranking highly. Next year, Taylor Swift...

The cosmic mystery that is the Dave Matthews Band again reared its head in the top ten, but they had to work hard for the money. The Virginia-bred troupe played 547 shows in the 2000s, selling around 11 million tickets. That’s right – the Dave Matthews Band!