Expert: Kristen - 10/5/2004

Question
Im wondering how much money the band has accumulated over their touring career.  Any range will help, thanks.  

Answer
It would be hard to calculate that, as no one knows how much of what they earn is profit and how much is expenses.  I know recently, during their more famous touring years, their tours usually gross around $50 million, but I don't know how much is actual profit and I also know that Dave gets t-shirt money as well.  My guess would be that they have probably brought in about $300-$400 million with all of the ticket sales and t-shirt sales.  But much of their earnings has to go towards paying their touring crew and for travel expenses and such, so how much they actually take home is known only to them.