Hard times for hard rock as high prices hit ticket sales

Paul McCartney among stars suffering from dip in live music sales as experts say prohibitive prices threaten stadium rockHe can call on the finest pop songbook of the 20th century and has drawn glowing reviews for recent performances. But on the eve of his latest festival appearance, tickets to see Paul McCartney are on sale for less than face value.Some of those in the crowd when McCartney plays Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park, London, on Sunday will have paid as much as £269, but today standar...

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