Tom Petty Estate Inks Worldwide Deal With Warner Chappell Music
variety.comThania Garcia The estate of Tom Petty has signed a worldwide administration deal with Warner Chappell Music (WCM) to distribute the late rock singer’s music catalog.
Over his 40-year career, Petty recorded more than 13 studio albums with the Heartbreakers and three solo albums, including the acclaimed “Full Moon Fever” and “Wildflowers.” Petty was also a member of the supergroup, Traveling Wilburys, and in the pre-Heartbreakers band, Mudcrutch.
The agreement includes a vast majority of songs written by Petty, including enduring hits such as “Wildflowers,” “Free Fallin’,” “Learning to Fly,” “Refugee,” and “Runnin’ Down A Dream,” among others.
The deal encompasses Petty’s work with the Heartbreakers and as a solo artist. “We’re looking forward to this new partnership with the team at Warner Chappell, as we expand the reach of Tom’s iconic song catalog,” the Petty Estate said in a statement. “This partnership will open the door to new licensing opportunities and serve to introduce his music to a new generation across the globe,” “We’re excited for this new chapter of growth, and the preservation of Tom’s legacy both at home and abroad.
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