2023-06-22 23:30:24
Alena Fadeeva
3 hours ago
Queen was formed in 1971, and in 1991 the classic line-up lost Freddie Mercury, who died of AIDS. Today the band performs under the name Queen + Adam Lambert The music catalog of the British rock band Queen is up for sale for a record amount.
Queen is one of the most successful bands in history. About 300 million albums have already been sold, and the film “Bohemian Rhapsody” brought in approximately $ 910 million at the box office. Now, several giants of show business and private investment funds are fighting for the legendary four’s music catalog, which includes 15 studio, 10 live discs and 2 soundtracks. , although you will have to lay out a truly gigantic amount – at least $ 1.1 billion. Prior to this, the record for this kind of sales belonged to the American rocker Bruce Springsteen – $ 550 million received in 2021. Three more musicians were in special status: Bob Dylan was paid $300 million, Justin Bieber – $200 million, Neil Young for 50 percent of the rights – $150 million.
The proceeds from the upcoming deal will be split equally between former Queen members Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon and Freddie Mercury’s heirs.
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