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21st Jun 2013 from TwitLonger
We only ask you to consider facts and think -
Michael Jackson spoke twice in 2007 regarding of acquiring publishing rights as co-owner of Sony/ATV-
This dispels the heavy rethoric of conspricay theorists who claim Michael boycotted Sony. He wouldn't boycott what he jointly owns as it makes NO business sense.
Even before that - During Michael's very public and open complaints about Mottola refusal to support his album Invincible London 2002 the business of acquisitioning more publishing rights continued for Sony/ATV in July.
July 2002 Sony/ATV Music Publishing buys country music publisher Acuff-Rose for $157 million. The venture includes publishing rights to 55,000 songs.
Then TWICE in 2007 with Michael's obvious approval-
"Sony/ATV Music Publishing today announced that it has acquired the legendary catalogue of award-winning songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The Leiber Stoller catalogue contains more than 40 Top 40 hits, including "Stand By Me," "Poison Ivy," "Is That All There Is?," "Love Potion #9" and some of the greatest songs that are part of the Elvis Presley legend, including "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock." Sony/ATV MusicPublishing is co- owned by Sony and trusts formed by Michael Jackson."
Michael said-
"I am delighted that we were able to acquire the Leiber Stoller catalogue," said Michael Jackson. "The songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller have defined an era, and the artists who have recorded their work reads like a who's who of rock and roll."
Later in May 2007 - Sony/ATV acquired Famous Music as well-
Michael said - "This is a milestone event for Sony/ATV Music Publishing. The diverse collection of songs in this catalogue range from timeless classics to contemporary hits, and I am pleased to add the acquisition of Famous Music to Sony/ATV."
Michael was "pleased" and doing business with Sony as a partner in the Sony/ATV acquisitons of more publishing rights because this increased the value of his portion of the catalogue.
Also, Michael never said Sony was racist - he said Mottolla was racist - please do read HIS WORDS via transcript and by listening to the video in our post.
- http://mjjjusticeproject.wordpress.com/2012/03/08/promote-michael-jacksons-music/
Michael Jackson's children will inherit Michael's holdings as specified in his Pour Over Will and Trust - So his portion of the Sony/ATV catalog inevitably will belong to them.
Why then, should any Michael Jackson fan boycott Sony projects associated with MJEstate that promote his musical legacy when they only contribute to the inheritance of his rightful heirs?
THINK
Sources:
http://www.elvisnews.com/news.aspx/sonyatv-music-publishing-acquires-leiber-stoller-c/8992
http://www.examiner.com/article/michael-jackson-king-of-music-industry-owns-eminem-s-hits and
http://articles.latimes.com/2007/may/31/business/fi-famous31