Bon Jovi named top-touring act of 2008

BON JOVI have been named the biggest-grossing touring band of 2008.

Twenty five years into their career, the New Jersey band are still going strong on the road, as today's figures from Billboard Boxscore's top 10 show.

The band grossed £140.9million ($210.6million) on their Lost Highway tour of North America and Europe this year.

They beat fellow New Jersey-native Bruce Springsteen, whose tour with the E Street Band came in second for grossing £136.5million ($204.6million).

Madonna, who recently broke her own record for the highest-grossing solo tour artist, came in third place for making £108.4million ($162million) for her Sticky & Sweet tour, which is currently playing across South America.

Others making the list include Celine Dion, who made £60.8million ($91million), The Spice Girls, who raked in £46.8million ($70million) and Neil Diamond, who pocketed £54.3million ($81.2million) for his world tour.