I noticed this too and was wondering the same thing. I'm a huge fan and to this day their concert was the closest thing I've ever had to a religious gathering-type experience (GM Place, 2003 or 2004 I believe). They were like one being playing together, so completely in sync, and it didn't take long to meld with the crowd's being as well. I'll never forget them just throwing the house lights on and playing... no special effects, nothing... and it was absolutely amazing.
That noted, I think people don't realize or forget just how popular they are. For some reason they're viewed as a nostalgia act now, but they've been steadily successfully releasing records for 20+ years now and their fan base hasn't diminished at all... it's only grown. There's no American band that has had the continued long-term success or influence they have. In that context, maybe the ticket sales this go-round shouldn't be that surprising.
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