It appears that rock music, in all of it’s forms, is still alive and well, especially when it comes to live shows and touring.
THE ROLLING STONES had the highest-grossing tour in the world for 2021, according to Pollstar, the publication dedicated to covering the worldwide concert industry. The band’s “No Filter” run generated a total of $115.5 million from just 12 performances in total. Other notable artists whose tours landed in the top 100 include GUNS N’ ROSES, KISS, SLIPKNOT and MEGADETH / LAMB OF GOD.
Some of the rock/metal artists who made Pollstar’s “2021 Year-End Top 100 Worldwide Tours” list are:
01. THE ROLLING STONES ($115.5 million)
03. GREEN DAY, WEEZER, FALL OUT BOY ($67.3 million)
07. GUNS N’ ROSES ($47.3 million)
30. KISS ($16.9 million)
42. SLIPKNOT’s “Knotfest Roadshow” ($12.3 million)
48. KORN ($10.3 million)
53. ZZ TOP ($9.4 million)
61. MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD ($7.9 million)
63. SHINEDOWN ($7.5 million)
64. THE BLACK CROWES ($7.4 million)
69. PRIMUS ($7.0 million)
76. FOREIGNER ($6 million)
85. FOO FIGHTERS ($4.5 million)
See the complete list at this location.
