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Foreigner's Mick Jones Sells Music Catalog to Primary Wave
8 Jul
Summary
- Mick Jones has sold his music publishing and master recordings.
- Primary Wave will market Foreigner's music and brand globally.
- The deal includes rights to hits like 'I Want to Know What Love Is'.
Mick Jones, the founder of the iconic rock band Foreigner, has finalized a comprehensive deal with Primary Wave. This agreement grants Primary Wave ownership of Jones' publishing catalog and master recordings, along with his name, image, and likeness rights.
Under the terms, Primary Wave's expertise will be leveraged to enhance Foreigner's global presence. Their marketing and publishing infrastructure will actively promote the band's extensive catalog, exploring new branding, digital, and synchronization opportunities, including potential film and television projects.
The partnership comes as Foreigner celebrates its 50th anniversary, marked by a forthcoming live album and movie featuring original members. Jones expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, citing Primary Wave's success with heritage artists.
Foreigner's catalog boasts over 80 million global album consumption units, with significant recent activity and growing U.S. figures, demonstrating continued strong engagement with their timeless music.
