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On This Day September 6 1985 – Michael Jackson Purchased the Publishing Rights For Majority of the Beatles' Catalog

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On This Day September 6 1985 – Michael Jackson Purchased the Publishing Rights For Majority of the Beatles' Catalog.

On this day September 6 1985, Michael Jackson made one of the boldest business moves in music history when he purchased the publishing rights to the majority of the Beatles’ catalog. The deal cost him 47.5 million dollars and gave him ownership of more than 250 songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

The acquisition shocked the music world. Many were surprised that a pop star could outmaneuver traditional publishers and business executives for control of such valuable songs...
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