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Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 13:02
Rolling Stones sign new deal with Universal Music Group
By Reuters
Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 13:02 By Reuters

From left: British musicians Ronnie Wood, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform during a concert at The Velodrome Stadium in Marseille on June 26, 2018, as part of their 'No Filter' tour. (BORIS HORVAT / AFP)

LONDON - The Rolling Stones on Monday signed a new deal with Universal Music Group covering the legendary rock band's music and audio-visual catalogue, global merchandising and brand management, the music company said. 

The band continues to perform globally to large audiences

The deal continues a partnership that covers the band's catalogue including classic albums like Sticky Fingers that was released in 1971. 

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"After a decade of working in partnership together we are thrilled to expand and extend our relationship with the Rolling Stones," Universal Music Group chief executive Lucian Grainge, said in a statement. 

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The statement gave no financial details of the deal. 

Vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards and others formed the Stones in England in 1962 and together they recorded a long string of hits including (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction. The band continues to perform globally to large audiences.


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