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Pink Floyd Sells Recorded Music Catalog to Sony for $400 Million as David Gilmour Embarks on Solo Tour

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Pink Floyd, one of the most iconic rock bands in music history, recently made headlines after selling the rights to their recorded music catalog to Sony Music for an estimated $400 million. The deal, which includes the band’s name, image, and likeness, grants Sony control over their entire catalog, allowing the company to capitalize on their enduring popularity. However, this deal excludes the publishing rights, meaning Sony does not have ownership of the band’s songwriting.   This move is part of a growing trend where artists are cashing in on…

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**Pink Floyd Sells Music Catalog to Sony for $400 Million**   In a significant development in the music industry, iconic rock band Pink Floyd has announced the sale of its entire music catalog to Sony Music for an estimated $400 million. This deal marks one of the largest transactions in recent history for a classic rock band and underscores the continuing demand for timeless music in the digital age.   ### A Landmark Agreement   The agreement, finalized earlier this week, encompasses Pink Floyd’s extensive body of work, including landmark…

September 2024 New Music Releases

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September will see a series of major live recordings and the return of a Pink Floyd icon. David Gilmour is releasing *Luck and Strange*, his first solo album in almost ten years. This time, Charlie Andrew steps in as co-producer, following two albums that Gilmour produced with Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music. Pink Floyd fans will be especially interested in the title track, which features an archival performance by Gilmour’s late bandmate, Richard Wright Bob Dylan’s return to touring in the 1970s is highlighted in a new box set titled…

Very unfortunate news: David Gilmour has voiced his disappointment with the recently released… Read more.

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David Gilmour Expresses Disappointment Over Newly Released Pink Floyd Material.   In a surprising turn of events, legendary guitarist David Gilmour has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the latest release associated with Pink Floyd, the iconic band he helped propel to stardom. The news has left fans and music critics alike buzzing, as Gilmour has typically been a reserved figure when it comes to airing grievances, particularly regarding the band’s legacy.   The recently released material in question is a collection of unreleased tracks and remastered classics that aimed to…