I always thought the concerts were to sell albums. I think it depends on the band.

Oh, I know. It's just that at least once a year I have to try to get a rise out of Tony!!

Actually, I think the economics do vary. Touring may make up more of the income profile for bands where their CD market is saturated and -- cocaine-induced-heart-attack-bassist-fatality-or-not -- where arena tickets can still sell for $60.

Lots of music videos have been bundled up into VHS and DVDs, though, eh? And I doubt those record companies would let their lawyers overlook piracy thereof.