Springsteen’s life’s work features about 300 songs, including hits such as Born in the USA and My Hometown. They are expected to make a decent living in the future, for example in commercials, movies and streaming services. The author will have no chance to stop it.
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Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tina Turner, Shakira, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Neil Young have sold their catalogs in the past. Bruce Springsteen apparently earned more than Dylan, who was to receive $ 300 million. In both cases, however, these are mere estimates, neither artist has ever confirmed that.
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Selling the rights to their work pays off for musicians in total, because they immediately get astronomical sums and never have to worry about anything again. They are supposed to make money for many years after their deaths, but they may not care.
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