October 06, (THEWILL) – Tina Turner has sold her music rights in a major deal with BMG.
BMG announced this on Wednesday, adding that Turner is the latest legacy artist to join their extensive catalogue.
The terms of the deal were not revealed but BMG stated that it includes all of Turner’s artist’s share of her recordings and her music publishing writer’s share, as well as neighboring rights and name, image and likeness.
BMG said: “Turner, 81, has sold over 100 million records. Warner Music will remain the Grammy-winner’s record company.
“Like any artist, the protection of my life’s work, my musical inheritance, is something personal,” Turner said in a statement released by BMG, saying she was “confident” her work “is in professional and reliable hands.”
The company’s CEO, Hartwig Masuch, stated that BMG is “honored” to manage the interests of Turner, responsible for classics including “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “Private Dancer”.
“It is a responsibility we take seriously and will pursue diligently. She is truly and simply, the best,” Masuch said.
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