BMG buys recordings catalog of German pop-rock band Fools Garden

BMG bought back.

Last week, the music company attacked a deal to buy the rights to songs by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.

Today (November 24), BMG has revealed that it has acquired the record catalog of the multi-platinum German pop-rock band Fools Garden.

The band consisting of founding members Peter Freudenthaler, Volker Hinkel, Thomas Mangold, Roland Röhl and Ralf Wochele rose to worldwide fame in 1995 following the release of their album. Food of the day and their global hit Lime tree.

The deal includes recordings of all of the band’s albums released between 1991 and 2003, including Garden of fools (1991), Rarely (1993), their #1 breakthrough Food of the day (1995), Go and ask Peggy For the main thing (1997), For sale (2000) and 25 miles to Kissimmee (2003).

Lime tree has entered charts worldwide including six No. 1s and won multiple Gold and Platinum awards.

It has been translated into more than 40 languages. Now, Lime tree has sold six million copies and generated over 340 million streams globally.

Most recently, Fools Garden has released a cover of the song in collaboration with German DJ and producer Alle Farben.

BMG acquires the Fools Garden catalog following a series of recent rights deals to artists’ music including Mick Fleetwood, Tina Turner, top ZZ, Mötley CrueJohn Lee Hooker, Jean-Michel JarrePrimordial Scream and simple mindamong others.

“We are confident that we are in good hands as we have known the group for many years and are sure that we will receive the best support for our music.”

Peter Freudenthaler

Peter Freudenthaler said: “I am delighted that Stupid Garden and our portfolio are now part of the visionary business, BMG.

“We are confident that we are in good hands as we have known the group for many years and are sure that we will receive the best support for our music.”

“Peter and Volker are two of the greatest melodies of the past 30 years.”

Hartwig MasuchBMG

BMG CEO Hartwig Masuch added: “Peter and Volker are two of the greatest melodic songwriters of the past 30 years.

“Lime tree is phenomenal, but their creativity goes beyond that. Their work stands proudly alongside our other acquisitions, including work by Mick Fleetwood, Tina Turner and Jean-Michel Jarre.”

“Fools Garden was one of the few German bands whose national anthems resonated with fans worldwide and continues to do so to this day.”

Maximilian Kolb, BMG

Maximilian Kolb, BMG EVP Repertoire & Marketing Continental Europe, said: “Fools Garden is one of the few German bands whose national anthems resonate with fans worldwide and continue to do so until now. nowadays.

“Their catalog has a high level of cultural and local relevance, and we are honored that the band trusts us to continue giving their music the attention and appreciation it deserves. “

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