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The Rolling Stones leave EMI

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones

Legendary band jump ship…

The Rolling Stones have become the first big name to leave EMI since the company's decision to re-structure, after they signed a new record deal with Universal.

According to The Times, the legendary band have signed a one-album deal with the label.

The new signing will follow the band's current five-year EMI deal, estimated at £14 million, when it expires in May.

A spokesman for the band commented: "The band are looking forward to working with Universal Music and are excited about this new venture."

Meanwhile, the band will release a CD to accompany the Martin Scorsese film 'Shine A Light', in which they are filmed playing two live gigs at New York’s Beacon Theatre in 2006.


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