Written by Intern Queeny George M.H , Team Allycaral
American rock icon Jack White has sold a portion of his music catalog to Sony Entertainment, according to sources confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. The transaction, which quietly closed earlier this summer, marks a significant move in White’s career, as he joins a growing list of legendary artists leveraging the value of their musical legacies.
White, born John Anthony White, rose to international stardom as the frontman and guitarist of the influential rock duo The White Stripes. Known for hits like “Seven Nation Army,” White later expanded his career through a successful solo path and with bands such as The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.
Although exact figures and percentages remain undisclosed, insiders familiar with the deal say that only a portion of White’s catalog has been sold. The deal reportedly includes recordings from across his career—ranging from early White Stripes material to his solo projects and collaborations.
Sony and White have a long-standing business relationship. In 2012, Sony’s flagship label Columbia Records signed White for a solo deal in partnership with his independent label, Third Man Records, following the breakup of The White Stripes in 2011.
With the continued trend of high-profile catalog acquisitions—from Bob Dylan to Bruce Springsteen—White’s decision underscores the growing interest among music companies to secure rights to iconic and profitable back catalogs. The partnership with Sony could open further opportunities for White’s music to reach new audiences through media licensing, sync deals, and streaming initiatives.
As legacy artists rethink the future of their creative output, deals like these reflect not only financial strategy but also legacy preservation.
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