Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry sells 50 per cent of his music catalogue
Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry has agreed a deal with Iconic Artists Group, who have acquire half of his sound recording, publishing, and name, image and likeness rights.
After their breakout in the 1970s, Roxy Music were one of the leading acts in New Wave, bringing art rock to the mainstream thanks to Ferry’s unique vocals especially. The band, that once involved Brian Eno as their synth player, became one of the most defining acts of the decade.
After the band announced a hiatus in the early 1980s, Ferry continued his musical domination through his solo work. Tracks like ‘Slave To Love’ and ‘Don’t Stop The Dance’ maintained his position at the top as his vocals remain one of the most distinctive and unique in music history.
In both Roxy Music and his solo career, Ferry has released 24 albums over the last half a century. In efforts to maintain his legacy and look after his expansive catalogue, he’s signed a deal with Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group, who specialise in lengthy discographies.
There is no note on the financial details of the deal, but the group say it will “develop and expand the renowned artist’s musical legacy to new generations of fans.”
Not only does the deal include his entire catalogue of both solo works and Roxy Music hits, but it also includes Ferry’s “name, image and likeness rights.”
Ferry is the latest in a run of iconic artists to join the aptly named group. They also look after the catalogues for The Beach Boys, Nat King Cole, Rod Stewart, Cher and Graham Nash, to name just a few. Iconic Artist’s president Jimmy Edwards called Ferry a “true musical pioneer who blended art, fashion, and rock & roll into a captivating and enduring sound.”
The feeling is mutual, as Ferry remarked, “I’m pleased to be working with everyone at Iconic on finding new ways to share my music with the world. I’m excited to see what possibilities unfold.”
Never Miss A Beat
The Far Out Music Newsletter
All the latest music news from the independent voice of culture.
Straight to your inbox.