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BMG announces deal around Paul Simon’s recordings
BMG has acquired a “substantial stake” in the work of Paul Simon, basically buying his royalty and remuneration rights in…
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Sony acquires the songs catalogue of Paul Simon
Sony Music Publishing has acquired Paul Simon's songs catalogue, with Simon saying he is pleased to have the company as custodian of his songs for the coming decades.…
Paul Simon sues clock distributor over Bridge Over Troubled Water
Paul Simon is suing Rhythm USA Inc in New York for allegedly using 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' on musical clocks without permission, seeking $10 million in damages.…
Montreux Jazz Festival line-up and BT sponsorship announced
Gnarls Barkley, Babyshambles and Alicia Keys top the Montreux Jazz Festival bill, while BT has signed a three-year deal to become the event's main partner.…
New Bohemians keyboardist Jeffery Carter Albrecht shot dead
Keyboardist Jeffery Carter Albrecht, of New Bohemians and Paul Simon fame, has been shot dead after apparently being mistaken for a burglar, and police are investigating.…
Simon and Garfunkel on stage together again
Simon and Garfunkel performed together in Washington at a tribute to Paul Simon marking his Gershwin Award.…
BMI to honour Bee Gees as BMI Icons at Pop Awards
US royalties society BMI will name the Bee Gees as BMI Icons at its Pop Awards in LA on 15 May, with a tribute concert as the finale.…
Stones, Velvet Underground recordings make Library of Congress
Recordings by The Rolling Stones, Velvet Underground and others have been selected for preservation by the US Library of Congress.…
Paul Simon to receive inaugural Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
Paul Simon will receive the inaugural Gershwin Prize from the US Library of Congress at the Warner Theater in Washington on 23 May.…
Michael Brecker dies
Grammy-winning US jazz saxophonist Michael Brecker has died aged 57 after a long battle with myelodysplastic syndrome, having worked with many rock and pop stars.…
C4 to broadcast Abbey Road sessions
Channel 4 will broadcast a series of Live From Abbey Road sessions in November, with acts including Massive Attack, Paul Simon and The Killers.…
New Paul Simon album Surprise due in June
Paul Simon's new album Surprise, produced by Brian Eno, is due on 5 June, and a London promotional show is being planned.…