We'll never know the accounting, but my guess is U2 pays themselves some salary/stipend/bonus, buried somewhere in the fixed costs side of the G&A, from the gross revenue receipts.

U2 aren't stupid - they will make a massive profit from this tour. The media reports the tour was losing money, is now breaking even and will make a profit during 2010.

It never ceases to amaze me how people put this band on a pedestal. U2 are a business pure and simple. They exist to make money from their product (music).

They were clear about this from the start. Making lots of money is fine but I don't think fans should be under any misconception about the band. They're a corporation who sometimes make excellent music. They could be selling soap for all the difference it makes.

Oh yeah they know they'll make bucketloads from the tour. To be honest though; if I had a talent that could make me millions of pounds, I'd milk it  . I see no reason to feel guilty about it; if people want your product they'll buy it and you'll get rich. You're not stealing from anyone.

No, they shouldn't feel guilty - and I'd do the same. Although you could argue that no one needs the ridiculous amount of money that U2 have.

But no one should see them as anything other than a vast corporation selling a product - they're not saviours of the world!

Just like Radiohead, Pearl Jam, and Pink Floyd.

That's true - exactly like Radiohead, Pearl Jam etc - your point being? 

That's my point.  All bands exist or form to make money and be famous and make music get the girl. It makes no sense to single out U2 over any of these other bands in this regard.

I know - but this is a U2 forum so obviously they will be in the spotlight...

Do you go to other bands' forums and remind the visitors and members that "no one should see them as anything other than a vast corporation selling a product?"

Of course I do - although u2 make it particularly easy given their raging hypocrisy

I know they'll make money - plenty of mine, and I am happy to give it to them. Worth every penny.

And when my super deluxe The Unforgettable Fire package came in the mail yesterday, hubs realised where all our money has been going!

We'll never know the accounting, but my guess is U2 pays themselves some salary/stipend/bonus, buried somewhere in the fixed costs side of the G&A, from the gross revenue receipts.

U2 aren't stupid - they will make a massive profit from this tour. The media reports the tour was losing money, is now breaking even and will make a profit during 2010.

It never ceases to amaze me how people put this band on a pedestal. U2 are a business pure and simple. They exist to make money from their product (music).

They were clear about this from the start. Making lots of money is fine but I don't think fans should be under any misconception about the band. They're a corporation who sometimes make excellent music. They could be selling soap for all the difference it makes.

Oh yeah they know they'll make bucketloads from the tour. To be honest though; if I had a talent that could make me millions of pounds, I'd milk it  . I see no reason to feel guilty about it; if people want your product they'll buy it and you'll get rich. You're not stealing from anyone.

No, they shouldn't feel guilty - and I'd do the same. Although you could argue that no one needs the ridiculous amount of money that U2 have.

But no one should see them as anything other than a vast corporation selling a product - they're not saviours of the world!

Just like Radiohead, Pearl Jam, and Pink Floyd.

That's true - exactly like Radiohead, Pearl Jam etc - your point being? 

That's my point.  All bands exist or form to make money and be famous and make music get the girl. It makes no sense to single out U2 over any of these other bands in this regard.

I know - but this is a U2 forum so obviously they will be in the spotlight...

Do you go to other bands' forums and remind the visitors and members that "no one should see them as anything other than a vast corporation selling a product?"

Of course I do

Really? Care to share some links?

too bad this forum wasn't around during the time of the Egyptian pharaohs - those pyramids would've been built in no time.

#@! 

We'll never know the accounting, but my guess is U2 pays themselves some salary/stipend/bonus, buried somewhere in the fixed costs side of the G&A, from the gross revenue receipts.

U2 aren't stupid - they will make a massive profit from this tour. The media reports the tour was losing money, is now breaking even and will make a profit during 2010.

It never ceases to amaze me how people put this band on a pedestal. U2 are a business pure and simple. They exist to make money from their product (music).

They were clear about this from the start. Making lots of money is fine but I don't think fans should be under any misconception about the band. They're a corporation who sometimes make excellent music. They could be selling soap for all the difference it makes.

Oh yeah they know they'll make bucketloads from the tour. To be honest though; if I had a talent that could make me millions of pounds, I'd milk it  . I see no reason to feel guilty about it; if people want your product they'll buy it and you'll get rich. You're not stealing from anyone.

No, they shouldn't feel guilty - and I'd do the same. Although you could argue that no one needs the ridiculous amount of money that U2 have.

But no one should see them as anything other than a vast corporation selling a product - they're not saviours of the world!

Just like Radiohead, Pearl Jam, and Pink Floyd.

That's true - exactly like Radiohead, Pearl Jam etc - your point being? 

That's my point.  All bands exist or form to make money and be famous and make music get the girl. It makes no sense to single out U2 over any of these other bands in this regard.

I know - but this is a U2 forum so obviously they will be in the spotlight...

Do you go to other bands' forums and remind the visitors and members that "no one should see them as anything other than a vast corporation selling a product?"

Of course I do

Really? Care to share some links?

It was rhetorical - obviously I don't.

But then again I don't have the same consummate knowledge of other bands like I do of U2.

Like I said - they are sitting ducks with their raging hypocrisy 

I figured as much. Rhetorical (meaning full of it.....rhetoric) being the operative word here.

I figured as much. Rhetorical (meaning full of it.....rhetoric) being the operative word here.

re: Rhetoric. From you as much as me - see the 'is there any point having a debate on here' in the general music discussion area.

I figured as much. Rhetorical (meaning full of it.....rhetoric) being the operative word here.

re: Rhetoric. From you as much as me - see the 'is there any point having a debate on here' in the general music discussion area.

You just got caught lying about calling out other bands on their message boards.  That's what I'm referring to.

Oh... LOL.

When I first read the title of this thread, I thought it was about me.

I guess I'm buying U2 for Xmas after I'm done with the next batch of tickets... nobody is getting anything... 

Oh... LOL.

When I first read the title of this thread, I thought it was about me.

I guess I'm buying U2 for Xmas after I'm done with the next batch of tickets... nobody is getting anything... 

You should hand out IOU's for the DVD when it comes out. 

I figured as much. Rhetorical (meaning full of it.....rhetoric) being the operative word here.

re: Rhetoric. From you as much as me - see the 'is there any point having a debate on here' in the general music discussion area.

You just got caught lying about calling out other bands on their message boards.  That's what I'm referring to.

Damn - you got me! Your detective skills are second to none...

I figured as much. Rhetorical (meaning full of it.....rhetoric) being the operative word here.

re: Rhetoric. From you as much as me - see the 'is there any point having a debate on here' in the general music discussion area.

You just got caught lying about calling out other bands on their message boards.  That's what I'm referring to.

Damn - you got me! Your detective skills are second to none...

Thanks! I appreciate the compliment. 

I figured as much. Rhetorical (meaning full of it.....rhetoric) being the operative word here.

re: Rhetoric. From you as much as me - see the 'is there any point having a debate on here' in the general music discussion area.

You just got caught lying about calling out other bands on their message boards.  That's what I'm referring to.

Damn - you got me! Your detective skills are second to none...

Thanks! I appreciate the compliment. 

well this has been an interesting thread!
 on topic I think by the time the 360 tour is finally over I think U2 will have made a pretty profit. I for one do not begrudge them for I think they have worked for it.

Joe G is my hero 

also I'm not sure if they are  making money or not all I know is they better be making SOA starting first thing this monday (I'm giving them until december 15 to have it completely done so they can make some big money from christmas sales  ) Hopefully Lady Gaga doesn't release an EP or Album before then because she is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better than U2.