![]() ![]() The last seven years of the creative partnership between Sony and the Estate have been characterized by the same kind of record-setting achievements that Michael realized during his lifetime. Michael Jackson's overall worldwide record sales exceed the 1 billion threshold including over 100 million sales of "Thriller" which remains the biggest selling album in history. To date, Michael Jackson has achieved 40 RIAA certifications and 40 #1 chart positions and 102 Top 5 chart positions. We look forward to continuing to preserve and develop his remarkable musical legacy with Sony." Michael continues to inspire generations of artists who have come after him and attract new fans who understand that his music and message are more important than ever. John Branca and John McClain commented, "We couldn't ask for more creative and innovative partners than Sony and Rob Stringer (whose history working personally with Michael goes back to the 1990s). Rob Stringer, Chief Executive Officer, Sony Music Entertainment comments, " Michael Jackson was an unsurpassed genius and an iconic force in music entertainment. The music-and videos-he made as an artist as part of the Sony Music family are essential to pop culture history. We're proud to be part of that history, and to find new innovative ways to make Michael's music available to future generations of fans." Sony will also have the opportunity to partner on additional projects that the Estate may produce during the term of the agreement. Effective January 1, 2018, Sony Music will extend the term of their administration of Michael's record catalog in a long term recording agreement. ![]()
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