David Bowie’s Estate Sells His Entire Publishing CatalogDavid Bowie’s Estate Sells His Entire Publishing CatalogRock legend's catalog reportedly fetches more than $250 million.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
ZZ Top Sell Catalog for Reported $50 MillionZZ Top Sell Catalog for Reported $50 MillionBMG and KKR have acquired the band's "entire music interests."Jen AustinJen Austin
Bruce Springsteen Reportedly Sells Music Catalog for $500 MillionBruce Springsteen Reportedly Sells Music Catalog for $500 MillionE Street Band leader is reportedly half a billion dollars richer. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Motley Crue Sell Entire Recorded Catalog for Estimated $150 MillionMotley Crue Sell Entire Recorded Catalog for Estimated $150 MillionDeal spans band's discography from 40-year career, including studio LPs, live material and compilations.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Toto Drummer Jeff Porcaro’s Catalog Sold for $30 MillionToto Drummer Jeff Porcaro’s Catalog Sold for $30 MillionHe notched several hundred recording credits before dying suddenly in 1992 at age 38.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bruce Springsteen Looking to Sell Catalog for Up to $415 MillionBruce Springsteen Looking to Sell Catalog for Up to $415 MillionThe Boss is looking to unload his album and publishing rights.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Paul McCartney Gets Richer Because Others Sold Their CatalogsPaul McCartney Gets Richer Because Others Sold Their CatalogsAnnual list from The Sunday Times adds millions to wealth of veteran artists who haven’t cut publishing deals.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Beach Boys Sell Music Catalog to Irving Azoff-Led CompanyBeach Boys Sell Music Catalog to Irving Azoff-Led CompanyDeal includes group's albums, intellectual property, memorabilia and more. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Paul Stanley on Publishing Sell-Offs: ‘You Can’t Take It With You’Paul Stanley on Publishing Sell-Offs: ‘You Can’t Take It With You’Kiss frontman voices support for new era of rights deals and notes “how fragile life is" after death of Supremes singer Mary Wilson.Martin KieltyMartin KieltyMatt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Rockers Who Have Sold Their Publishing RightsRockers Who Have Sold Their Publishing RightsTrend of offloading lucrative revenue stream has its origins in 2006. Dave LiftonDave Lifton