Has Dylan Sold Out

Bob Dylan rocked the world last month by selling the rights to his entire songwriting catalog to Universal Music Publishing Group for a reported $300 million to $400 million. … But Dylan isn’t the first artist to offload his catalog this year. In fact, artists have been selling parts of their songbooks in droves.

Who just sold the rights to their music?

In what is likely a historic transaction, rock legend and one of New Jersey’s favorite sons Bruce Springsteen has reportedly sold his entire music catalog for around $500 million.

Who bought the rights to Bob Dylan songs?

The dealmaker Universal Music has announced that it has bought the entire back catalog of Bob Dylan’s songs, a deal covering more than 600 song copyrights and spanning the singer-songwriter’s 60-year career.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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