1. Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Stevie Nicks, along with other artists, have opted to sell part or all of their past song collections. The decision to relinquish future royalties and artistic control over their music remains a question. Sony Music made headlines by purchasing Bruce Springsteen's cRead more

    Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Stevie Nicks, along with other artists, have opted to sell part or all of their past song collections. The decision to relinquish future royalties and artistic control over their music remains a question. Sony Music made headlines by purchasing Bruce Springsteen’s complete catalog for over $500 million, adding him to the list of artists like Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, and Neil Young who have made similar deals. NPR’s Neda Ulaby offers insights into this trend, as Sony Music’s president disclosed investing close to $1.5 billion in music acquisitions just in the span of one year.

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