Sony Buys Half of Michael Jackson’s Music Catalog
- Sony Music Bought Half Of Michael Jackson's Publishing And Recording Catalogs.
- The deal reportedly cost the record company from $600 to 750 million dollars.
- While Jackson was alive, the two partnered, with each party owning half of Sony/ATV. When Michael passed away in 2009, Sony shelled out $750 million to purchase Michael's half.
- According to the report, the deal also includes songs written and performed by Jerry Lee Lewis, Percy Sledge, and Curtis Mayfield.
- What are your top three Michael Jackson songs of all time?
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