Lindsey Buckingham.The investment company, which was founded by Merck Mercuriadis, made the announcement today (January 5) – a day after confirming it had bought Jimmy Iovine’s worldwide producer royalties.Hipgnosis, who previously held a 25% share of the former Fleetwood Mac musician’s catalogue, have now acquired 100% of Buckingham’s music publishing rights (including his publishing and writer’s share) for his entire catalogue comprising 161 songs, including a number of classic Fleetwood Mac songs that were written or co-written by Buckingham.The company have also acquired a 50% share of any unreleased compositions by Buckingham.Speaking about the sale, Buckingham said that he had “wonderful long conversations” with Hipgnosis’ Mercuriadis.
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