2012 Will Be a Big Music Concert Tour Year

   The prospect of a possible farewell tour for the Rolling Stones, compared to their large tours of previous years, figures to lead a ticket buying frenzy that could lead to higher box office revenue.  Michael Rapino, president and chief executive of Live Nation Entertainment, the world's largest music concert promoter, said business is up 14% to 15% in terms of ticket sales and the number of shows the company is promoting.  Anytime the Rolling Stones go on tour records for box office revenue start looking within reach.  2012 will see stars like the following possibly plan to announce tours:  Tim McGraw/Kenny Chesny (arena tour), Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, Madonna, Van Halen re-united with David Lee Roth, Justin Bieber, The Beach Boys, and Fleetwood Mac this year.  See also, http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/.