[And this year, Fogel is out with U2's Vertigo tour, destined to be one of the top-grossing tours in history at about $300 million.] Arthur Fogel operates in his own league, ... He is a maverick that has earned the respect of superstar artists because he religiously strives to maximize revenue for the artist while delivering a world-class service.

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