Primary Wave Partners With the Estate of Phil Lynott
The publisher will work across the Thin Lizzy frontman’s storied catalog
Music publisher Primary Wave Music has announced its partnership with the estate of Thin Lizzy co-founder and frontman, Phil Lynott.
The details:
Primary Wave will work alongside the estate on Lynott’s interest in his music publishing catalog, as well as his recordings.
The publisher will provide marketing support across Lynott’s catalog, which includes his work with Thin Lizzy (including songs such as “The Boys Are Back in Town” and “Dancing in the Moonlight”), solo work, and collaborations.
The estate will also have access to Primary Wave’s licensing/sync, content, and branding teams.
Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
What they said:
Primary Wave’s Robin Godfrey Cass: “This partnership personally resonates with me as I am a huge fan, dating back to the early ’70s. Phil was an unbelievable musician, songwriter, and poet. I am delighted and honored that the estate has entrusted Primary Wave Music to continue his legacy.”
Music publisher Primary Wave Music has announced its partnership with the estate of Thin Lizzy co-founder and frontman, Phil Lynott.
The details:
Primary Wave will work alongside the estate on Lynott’s interest in his music publishing catalog, as well as his recordings.
The publisher will provide marketing support across Lynott’s catalog, which includes his work with Thin Lizzy (including songs such as “The Boys Are Back in Town” and “Dancing in the Moonlight”), solo work, and collaborations.
The estate will also have access to Primary Wave’s licensing/sync, content, and branding teams.
Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
What they said:
Primary Wave’s Robin Godfrey Cass: “This partnership personally resonates with me as I am a huge fan, dating back to the early ’70s. Phil was an unbelievable musician, songwriter, and poet. I am delighted and honored that the estate has entrusted Primary Wave Music to continue his legacy.”
Music publisher Primary Wave Music has announced its partnership with the estate of Thin Lizzy co-founder and frontman, Phil Lynott.
The details:
Primary Wave will work alongside the estate on Lynott’s interest in his music publishing catalog, as well as his recordings.
The publisher will provide marketing support across Lynott’s catalog, which includes his work with Thin Lizzy (including songs such as “The Boys Are Back in Town” and “Dancing in the Moonlight”), solo work, and collaborations.
The estate will also have access to Primary Wave’s licensing/sync, content, and branding teams.
Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
What they said:
Primary Wave’s Robin Godfrey Cass: “This partnership personally resonates with me as I am a huge fan, dating back to the early ’70s. Phil was an unbelievable musician, songwriter, and poet. I am delighted and honored that the estate has entrusted Primary Wave Music to continue his legacy.”
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- This story was written with information from Primary Wave’s press release.
- We covered it because it’s news of a new partnership in the publishing space.
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