Sony Music reportedly secured the recording and publishing rights to Queen’s extensive catalog for an astounding $1.27 billion, Variety confirmed Wednesday.
Sony Music is on the brink of securing Queen’s extensive music catalog for an estimated $1.27 billion, as confirmed by two sources to Variety. This deal encompasses not only the music rights but also other significant assets, excluding the revenue from live performances which remain with the band’s founding members, Brian May and Roger Taylor.
Queen’s repertoire, which includes timeless hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” and “We Are the Champions,” continues to resonate globally, ensuring the catalog’s high value. The band’s appeal was further magnified by the success of the 2018 biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which has renewed interest in their music and broadened its influence, Variety…
