Primary Wave have officially acquired the musical catalog of the late Scott Weiland. This includes the copyrights and recording royalties for his solo works, as well as songs from Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. The company will share in name, image and likeness rights with Weiland’s estate and will also provide access to their marketing team and publishing infrastructure.
Several of the involved parties commented:
Larry Mestel, CEO and founder of Primary Wave Music:
“There are few rock artists that had the impact that Scott Weiland did on music. We are honored to partner with Scott’s family on such a legendary catalog of music and career. Scott’s influence on music is unparalleled and he remains one of the most influential musicians in rock music. We are extremely grateful the estate has chosen to partner with us to continue to grow his incredible legacy.”
Brian Harris Frank of Shelter Music Group and Dana Dufine of DBD Squared Entertainment:
“We believe that Primary Wave are the perfect partners to secure Scott’s legacy as one of the great front men in rock history. We look forward to working with Larry, Natalia, Adam and their teams and believe that their ability to connect artists with culture will ensure that Scott’s impact will be felt for generations.”
Natalia Nastaskin, chief content officer at Primary Wave:
“Scott is the original influencer. The stories behind his undeniably authentic lyrics, effervescent performances, impeccable fashion sense, and meteoric rise to stardom are a filmmaker’s dream. I’m thrilled to work with Scott’s family, as well as Dana and Brian, on expanding and extending Scott’s legacy through new compelling IP projects across film, television, and stage.”
[via Blabbermouth]
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