Artists Who Have Sold Their Catalogs in 2022
One of the biggest trends of 2021 was artists selling their catalogs for massive paydays. In 2022, that trend has continued. Here are some of the biggest names in rock…

One of the biggest trends of 2021 was artists selling their catalogs for massive paydays. In 2022, that trend has continued.
Here are some of the biggest names in rock and classic rock/pop who have cashed in on selling their catalogs, music rights, publishing rights and more in 2022.
David Bowie
Bryan Bedder/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - JUNE 05: Musician David Bowie speaks onstage while accepting the Webby Lifetime Achievement award at the 11th Annual Webby Awards at Chipriani Wall Street on June 5, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Nancy Wilson
Kristin Murphy/Getty ImagesPARK CITY, UT - MARCH 14: Nancy Wilson of Heart attends Operation Smile's 4th Annual Celebrity Ski & Smile Challenge VIP Dinner on March 14, 2015 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Kristin Murphy/Getty Images for Operation Smile)
Sting
Andrew Toth/Getty ImagesBURBANK, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Sting performs live on stage at iHeartRadio LIVE with Sting at iHeartRadio Theater on January 28, 2020 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
Neil Diamond
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - JUNE 14: Neil Diamond performs onstage during the Songwriters Hall of Fame 49th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 14, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame )
Phil Collins/Genesis
Patrick Balls/Martin GriffinJoey Ramone
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