LIVING End frontman Chris Cheney has followed the lead of prominent songwriters around the world and has sold his publishing for an undisclosed figure.
BMG have been Cheney’s global publisher since 2016 and label of the newly-inducted ARIA Hall of Famers since 2018 and they are now owners of Cheney’s songs such as “Prisoner Of Society” and “All Torn Down”.
“One of the great joys of being a musician is songwriting,” Cheney, 51, said in a media release.
“The magical feeling you get from the process of creating something from nothing … songs can take weeks to write, or they can appear in minutes seemingly out of nowhere.
“They are the most wonderful, mysterious, powerful things!
“The Living End have always had an incredibly strong connection with our audience around the world through our catalogue of songs. I’m thankful and very honoured to have done this deal with BMG who I know share the same passion and enthusiasm for music and for this catalogue.”
Artists who have sold their publishing in recent years include Bruce Springsteed, Queen, KISS and Sting.
In the same release, BMG Australasia and Southeast Asia president Heath Johns said: “The Living End has been the soundtrack to countless Australian stories and memories while the band has simultaneously achieved cult status internationally as one of the best live rock bands of all time.
“As The Living End enter the ARIA Hall of Fame, we are incredibly honoured that Chris has chosen BMG as his forever home for these iconic publishing rights and we look forward to finding new opportunities for them at home and abroad.”
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