Def Leppard have signed a new worldwide publishing deal with Sony/ATV. The news was confirmed via Billboard.
Brian J. Monaco, president and global chief marketing officer of Sony/ATV, said the following:
“For decades, Def Leppard has sold out stadium after stadium across the globe while continuing to reach a new generation of fans. We are proud to welcome Def Leppard to the Sony/ATV family and look forward to collaborating on opportunities within film, television and advertising that will expose Def Leppard’s rich catalog of music in new and exciting ways.”
The band’s manager, CSM co-founder Mike Kobayashi, also commented:
“After numerous meetings, Brian Monaco was instrumental in closing the deal. The band looks forward to working directly with Brian and his team to further extend their iconic brand and catalog.”
Jon Platt, chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV, added:
“Def Leppard stands atop the titans of rock. Their cutting-edge sound and ferocious stage performances defined a generation like no other band. With timeless songs from ‘Rock Of Ages’ to ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’, Def Leppard extends its pop culture relevance to today. Working closely with Brian Monaco and the Sony/ATV team, we are thrilled to take their powerhouse catalog into the next millennium and beyond.”
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