Tina Turner latest music star to sell rights to back catalogue

The deal was struck for an undisclosed sum.

Tina Turner (Andrew MacPherson/PA)

Tina Turner has become the latest international music star to sell the rights to their back catalogue after reaching an agreement with BMG.

The 81-year-old, widely referred to as the Queen of Rock and Roll, signed over her share of her recordings, her music publishing writer’s share, and her name, image and likeness, the company said.