Coldplay Beats Taylor Swift’s Record For The Most-Attended Concert Tour Of All Time

Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour has just broken Taylor Swift‘s record for the most-attended concert tour of all time. Coldplay’s ongoing tour has now sold over 10.3 million tickets, surpassing Swift’s 10.1 million attendees for her just concluded The Eras Tour. Coldplay’s record-setting ticket sales were boosted when the British band played the largest stadium show of the 21st century in Ahmedabad, India, on January 25-26, drawing over 223,000 fans over the two historic nights. Coldplay’s ongoing tour is set to continue until September 2025, which will only solidify their top position among the top most-attended tours ever. The Top 10 most-attended tours of all-time is rounded out by (in order): Ed Sheeran÷ Tour (8.8 million); U2360° Tour (7.3 million); Guns N’ RosesUse Your Illusion Tour (7 million); The Rolling StonesVoodoo Lounge Tour (6.5 million); Garth BrooksThe Garth Brooks World Tour (6.3 million); Elton JohnFarewell Yellow Brick Road (6 million); The Rolling StonesSteel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour (6 million); and RammsteinRammstein Stadium Tour (6 million).  (Uproxx

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During Disturbed's hometown concert at Chicago's United Center on March 8, the band’s pyrotechnics inadvertently caused “minor damage” to six of the Chicago Bulls' championship banners from Michael Jordan's era. The banners were removed before the Bulls home game on March 10 , with an arena spokesperson saying, “United Center is currently working with the…

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During Disturbed’s hometown concert at Chicago’s United Center on March 8, the band’s pyrotechnics inadvertently caused “minor damage” to six of the Chicago Bulls’ championship banners from Michael Jordan’s era. The banners were removed before the Bulls home game on March 10 , with an arena spokesperson saying, “United Center is currently working with the…

Iron Maiden Announces Upcoming Documentary Commemorating The Band’s 50th Anniversary

On Friday (March 14), Iron Maiden announced on Instagram that Universal Pictures Content Group has begun production on a documentary chronicling the legendary heavy metal band’s 50-year career. The film is set for international release in the fall, with U.S. distribution details yet to be confirmed. The rock doc will take fans on an “emotive…

Iron Maiden Announces Upcoming Documentary Commemorating The Band’s 50th Anniversary

On Friday (March 14), Iron Maiden announced on Instagram that Universal Pictures Content Group has begun production on a documentary chronicling the legendary heavy metal band’s 50-year career. The film is set for international release in the fall, with U.S. distribution details yet to be confirmed. The rock doc will take fans on an “emotive…

Eddie Vedder Starts “Vedder Cup” Benefit Competition For Mariners-Padres Games, Joins Jack White Onstage In Tokyo

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Eddie Vedder Starts “Vedder Cup” Benefit Competition For Mariners-Padres Games, Joins Jack White Onstage In Tokyo

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder announced a partnership with Major League Baseball on Friday that will have the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres competing annually for the Vedder Cup, while supporting Epidermolysis Bullosa research. The winning team of the six-game series – featuring clubs from Vedder’s former hometown of San Diego and his current home…

ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Leaves Band’s Tour Due To “Health Issue”

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ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Leaves Band’s Tour Due To “Health Issue”

Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is taking a temporary leave from the band’s current tour due to health issues. While no specific details were provided about the nature of his ailment, ZZ Top’s management released a statement revealing that Beard has to undergo an unnamed health procedure that requires his immediate attention, but they…