A native of the northern English suburb of Tyneside, he sold hits such as Every Breath You Take and Roxanne, which date back to The Police, as well as his later successful songs such as Englishman In New York and Fields Of Gold.
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This is another major acquisition by UMG after it bought the music rights of singer Bob Dylan in December 2020 for an estimated $ 300 to $ 500 million (6.4 to $ 10.6 billion). In recent years, record companies and investment firms have acquired the rights to songs and recordings by artists and bands such as David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Tina Turner, Blondie, Taylor Swift, David Guetta and Shakira.
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“It is absolutely essential for me that my life’s work has its home where it is valued and respected, that it remains a new way in connection with long-term fans, but also that my songs are introduced to new listeners, musicians and generations,” quotes 70-year-old 17-year-old. Grammy Award winner BBC News. Sting has been under Universal Publishing for most of his career.
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