Ayone know the wattage used at a Rock concert?


I just attended a Dave Matthews concert last night at a large outdoor venue (very good show). The sound level was incredible, the bass was chest thumping. I'm wondering what type of amplification is used at something like this, ie, number of amps, type of amps, number of watts, that type of thing. Anyone have any experience with this stuff? I kinda like trivial knowlegde of this sort. Thanks.
mijknarf

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Ellery- That sounds more realistic (25K watts) for a modern stadium show. And the Dead sound quailty was often in another league compared to their peers!!
Well, I never heard the Who in an indoor venue, but for my money, the loudest I ever heard (made me leave, the only time that ever happened) was Mahavishnu Orchestra ca. 1971 in CT. My ears hurt even now, thinking about it (and my brain cries out, "why o why did you stay for even 10 minutes?"