- Pak religious parties warn govt not to repeal blasphemy law
- China planning to build 'Little India' to attract outsourcing industry
- Obama welcomes Manmohan Singh at White House
- Welcome ceremony for Manmohan Singh shifted indoors due to rain
- Reconstituted India-US CEOs' Forum to meet PM,Obama
- 'World must prepare for peaceful rise of China,' says PM
Rolling Stones leave EMI for archrival Universal
London, July 26 (ANI): After 31 years of partnership, the Rolling Stones have left record label EMI and have signed a worldwide, long-term deal with rival Universal.
The band comprising of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood, who have already sold 200 million albums in their career, will be associating their future albums with Universal.
-
E-mail Article 
Printer Friendly
Text-Size 
"Universal are forward-thinking, creative and hands-on music people. We look forward to working with them," the Sun quoted the members of the band, as saying.
It is pretty evident that The Stones decided to deviate from EMI, the company, which plans to axe 2000 jobs in the coming year because of the way it is being managed, says Business Editor Ian King.
Many high profile artists like Radiohead, Sir Paul McCartney have left the label ever since private equity firm Terra Firma acquired EMI last year. (ANI)
'Rolling Stones' song revives man from coma.
Rolling Stones to be honoured by roads named after their hit songs.
Streets in British estate named after Rolling Stones songs .
Rolling Stones star wants to get his finances in order .
The Rolling Stones set to tour this year.