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Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand


Background information
Origin Glasgow, Scotland
Genre(s) Indie Rock
Post-punk Revival
Dance-punk
Years active 2002—present
Label(s) Epic Records
Domino Records
Associated acts The Karelia
Embryo
The Yummy Fur
Correcto
Box Codax
Website Website
Members
Alex Kapranos
Nicholas McCarthy
Robert Hardy
Paul Thomson



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U2 Crowned Biggest Earning Music Act In 2009 Ahead Of Bruce Springsteen

March 1, 2010
U2 Crowned Biggest Earning Music Act In 2009 Ahead Of Bruce SpringsteenU2 were the biggest earning music act in America in 2009, beating the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Madonna.

The Irish band made a total of $109million from record sales, royalties and their 360 Degree tour.

Springsteen banked $58million, while Madonna earned $47million in 2009, according to Billboard.

Coldplay were the biggest earning British act on the list at number eight with $27million.

Other acts on the countdown included Pink, Britney Spears and the late Michael Jackson, who grossed $17.3 million.

(by Jason Gregory)



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