In a significant deal for the music industry, Joey Ramone's publishing catalogue has been acquired by Primary Wave Music for a reported sum of over $10 million ¹. The sale includes the rights to over 300 songs, spanning the Ramones' entire discography ².

The Ramones, an influential punk rock band, formed in New York City in 1974 ³. Joey Ramone, born Jeffrey Hyman, was the band's lead vocalist and primary songwriter ⁴. His distinctive voice and lyrics became synonymous with the punk genre ⁵.

Music publishing rights refer to the ownership and control of the copyrights to musical compositions ⁶. These rights include the ability to license the use of the songs in various formats, such as recordings, live performances, and synchronization in films and advertisements ⁷.

Primary Wave Music is a leading independent music company that specializes in acquiring and managing music catalogues ⁸. Their portfolio includes the works of iconic artists such as Smokey Robinson, Quincy Jones, and Tina Turner ⁹.

The sale of Joey Ramone's publishing catalogue is a testament to the enduring value of classic rock music ¹⁰. It also highlights the growing trend of music industry investments in music rights ¹¹.

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Footnotes

1. Joey Ramone: The Ramones Frontman's Publishing Catalog Sold to Primary Wave for Over $10 Million ↩

2. Primary Wave Acquires Joey Ramone's Publishing Catalogue for Over $10 Million ↩

3. The Ramones ↩

4. Joey Ramone ↩

5. Joey Ramone: The Voice of the Ramones ↩

6. What Are Music Publishing Rights? ↩

7. How Music Publishing Works ↩

8. Primary Wave Music ↩

9. Primary Wave Music Acquires Quincy Jones' Music Catalog for $14 Million ↩

10. The Enduring Value of Classic Rock Music ↩

11. The Growing Trend of Music Industry Investments in Music Rights ↩