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07-31-2011, 03:22 PM
U2 wrap up record-breaking tour in Canada
July 31, 2011, 1:06 PM EST
WENN
U2 made history as they wrapped their "360 Tour" in Canada Saturday after pulling in more than $736 million and playing for 7.2 million fans around the world.
The $736 million tally breaks a previous tour record set by the Rolling Stones' $558 million, according to Billboard.com/biz.
The Irish rockers took the stage in Moncton, New Brunswick for the final stop on the massive trek, which has become the highest-grossing tour ever since kicking off on June 30, 2009.
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Supporting acts Carney and Arcade Fire warmed up the 75,000-strong crowd, before U2 took the stage for a set which included their hits "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," "Beautiful Day," "Elevation" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday."
Before taking their final bow, Bono sprayed the front rows with a bottle of champagne cracked open for the special occasion.
He told the crowd, "This is the best time we could be having anywhere."
Link (http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=661763>1=28102)
July 31, 2011, 1:06 PM EST
WENN
U2 made history as they wrapped their "360 Tour" in Canada Saturday after pulling in more than $736 million and playing for 7.2 million fans around the world.
The $736 million tally breaks a previous tour record set by the Rolling Stones' $558 million, according to Billboard.com/biz.
The Irish rockers took the stage in Moncton, New Brunswick for the final stop on the massive trek, which has become the highest-grossing tour ever since kicking off on June 30, 2009.
Also: More music news
Supporting acts Carney and Arcade Fire warmed up the 75,000-strong crowd, before U2 took the stage for a set which included their hits "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," "Beautiful Day," "Elevation" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday."
Before taking their final bow, Bono sprayed the front rows with a bottle of champagne cracked open for the special occasion.
He told the crowd, "This is the best time we could be having anywhere."
Link (http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=661763>1=28102)