Sony Acquires Queen's Music Catalog for $1.27 Billion

The landmark deal excludes live performance revenue and marks the largest music catalog acquisition in history.

Sony's acquisition includes Queen's extensive catalog and other rights, excluding live performances.
The deal surpasses previous high-profile acquisitions, including Bruce Springsteen's and Bob Dylan's catalogs.
Queen's music remains globally popular, bolstered by the success of the 2018 biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'
Disney retains Queen's recorded music rights in the U.S. and Canada, while Sony gains global distribution rights outside these regions.
Founding members Brian May and Roger Taylor will continue to tour with Adam Lambert, retaining live performance revenue.