Sure have bought the rights to their recorded music catalogue.
The legendary prog rockers have agreed a take care of Warner Music Group (WMG) over the rights to their Atlantic Information albums, a complete of 29 LPs together with their first 12 studio efforts – from their self-titled debut to ‘1987’s ‘Large Generator’- and numerous stay recordings and issues.
The band stated in an announcement: “All the Sure household got here collectively and labored enthusiastically with Warner Music Group to safe this historic deal, making certain that these iconic recordings will proceed to be curated within the optimum method to please their followers throughout greater than 5 many years, whereas additionally discovering and creating new audiences for this timeless music.”
WMG are equally delighted by their new acquisition.
Their president of worldwide catalogue, Kevin Gore, stated in his personal assertion: “My introduction to Sure got here whereas working at a file retailer in Ohio in 1983. I’ve been a fan ever since and we’re completely thrilled and deeply honored that the robust relationship between Sure and Warner Music will proceed perpetually.”
The phrases of the settlement haven’t been disclosed.
It follows WMG’s comparable offers with Madonna, the property of David Bowie, and 300 Leisure, which is house to the likes of Yung Thug and Megan Thee Stallion.
Sure have undergone quite a few line-up modifications since they had been fashioned in 1968 by singer Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire – who died in 2015 – guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye and drummer Invoice Bruford, with 19 musicians being thought to be full-time members over time.
Since Could 2022, the band has consisted of guitarist Steve Howe, keyboardist Geoff Downes, singer Jon Davison, and bassist Billy Sherwood, and touring drummer Jay Schellen.
Numerous offshoots have additionally toured, with Sure That includes Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman probably the most well-known, having been on the street during the last decade. Nonetheless, after a fiftieth anniversary celebration in 2018, they have not labored collectively once more.
