1. Ten years after the original transaction, Jackson sold half of ATV to Sony for $95 million, establishing Sony/ATV music publishing. This label currently possesses the music rights for artists such as the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Hank Williams, and Roy Orbison. FollowRead more

    Ten years after the original transaction, Jackson sold half of ATV to Sony for $95 million, establishing Sony/ATV music publishing. This label currently possesses the music rights for artists such as the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Hank Williams, and Roy Orbison. Following Jackson’s passing at the age of 50, Sony Music gained full control of the collection seven years later by purchasing the remaining 50% stake for $750 million. The Beatles’ catalog alone is now valued at over $1 billion.

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