Sony/ATV Music Publishing Acquires Leiber Stoller Catalogue
Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced today that it has acquired the catalogue of songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.

The Leiber Stoller catalogue contains more than 40 Top 40 hits such as, " Stand By Me," "Poison Ivy," "Is That All There Is?," Love Potion #9" and some hits from Elvis Presley. Sony/ATV Music Publishing is co-owned by Sony and trusts formed by Michael Jackson.

"I have always been a great fan of this amazing catalogue," said Martin N. Bandier, Chairman and CEO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing. "These songs can only be described as gems that help define American music. I am looking forward to exploring ways to introduce them to a whole new generation and to working with Jerry and Mike, who are two of the most prolific and successful songwriters of all time."

"This is an important and exciting acquisition for Sony/ATV Music Publishing," said Rob Wiesenthal, Chief Financial Officer, Sony Corporation of America, and Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Sony Entertainment Inc. "This catalogue traces decades of rock and roll history, and we look forward to further increasing its value for the company going forward."

"I am delighted that we were able to acquire the Leiber Stoller catalogue," said Michael Jackson. "The songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller have defined an era, and the artists who have recorded their work reads like a who's who of rock and roll."
Leiber and Stoller, who have worked together for more than 50 years, have been inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame, the Record Producers' Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They also share a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

"As an innovative and independent music publishing company, Sony/ATV provides the perfect home for our work," said Mike Stoller. "I am confident that the team at Sony/ATV will give the necessary focus and attention to our songs, creating fresh and innovative ways to promote our work."

Jerry Leiber added, "I am pleased to join Sony/ATV Music Publishing's extensive roster of great composers, including Lennon and McCartney, Roy Orbison, and Hank Williams."

Good for him.

Sony/ATV keeps growing bigger each year.

amit1234 said:

Where's Roger Friedman's "MJ is broke" spin on this story? What? Has Friedman already done his story on the purchase of the Lieber/Stoller catalogue? If not, we know that Roger is up all night thinking about how he will spin this story.

you its gonna be almost 7 years since the reports of Mj being broke have been surfacing...
saying he was gonna lose the catalogue...
goes to show ya...
Talk is cheap...