Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry sells half of his music catalogue
nme.comRoxy Music‘s frontman Bryan Ferry has sold 50 per cent of his music catalogue in a deal with Iconic Artist Group.The deal includes a range of assets from Ferry’s music career including his solo work as well as the work from his time with Roxy Music.
Iconic Artists Group also acquired half of the singer’s sound recording, publishing, and name, image and likeness rights. The company did not reveal any financial details of the deal but has said that it will “develop and expand the renowned artist’s musical legacy to new generations of fans,” (per Billboard).Speaking about the deal, Ferry said, “I’m pleased to be working with everyone at Iconic on finding new ways to share my music with the world.
I’m excited to see what possibilities unfold,” (per Billboard).Iconic Artist’s president Jimmy Edwards added to the statement, calling Ferry a “true musical pioneer who blended art, fashion, and rock & roll into a captivating and enduring sound,” (per Far Out Magazine).In both Roxy Music and his solo career, Ferry has released 24 albums in over 50 years.
While in the English rock band, the singer wrote nearly all of the group’s tracks beginning with their 1972 self-titled debut until their eighth and final LP, 1982’s ‘Avalon’.
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