Rolling Stones “Shine a Light” on Universal, Tenure With EMI Likely Over

The Rolling Stones have signed a one-album deal with Universal Music Group for the release of their next album, the live soundtrack to Martin Scorsese’s concert film Shine a Light. The Universal deal likely spells the end of the Stones’ sixteen-year partnership with EMI, as the band’s record contract with that label expires next month. If they do sign a long-term deal with another label, the Stones would join Paul McCartney and Radiohead as the latest big-name artist to exit EMI in the wake of their tumultuous takeover by private equity firm Terra Firma. Earlier this week, EMI head Guy Hands announced that the label would allow for the corporating sponsoring of bands, as well as cut 1,500-2,000 jobs in order to free up $400 million. Still-contracted EMI artists like Robbie Williams, the Verve and Coldplay hinted at withholding new albums until EMI proved they were capable of appropriately promoting and distributing those releases. Scorsese filmed Shine A Light during two Stones gigs at New York City’s relatively intimate Beacon Theatre in 2006. Among the special guests who joined the band on stage were Jack White and Christina Aguilera. The film will debut at the Berlin Film Festival next month before hitting American cinemas on April 4th. Related Stories: EMI Chairman Confirms Cutbacks, Says Bands May Be Sponsored Like Football Teams Rolling Stones Doc Set to Drop Trailer for Scorsese’s Rolling Stones Documentary [Photo: Getty]

Publicado: 2008-01-17 Proveedor: Rolling Stone Etiquetas: Rock News, Rolling Stones, The Industry

Stones Funeral

10th July 1969: The coffin of Brian Jones (Lewis Brian Hopkin-Jones) ( 1942 -1969) rhythm guitarist of the 'Rolling Stones' pop group being carried into the church at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. (Photo by Michael Webb/Keystone/Getty Images)

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Rolling Stones Perform At The Isle Of White Festival 2007

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 10: Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, at Seaclose Park, Newport on June 10 2007 on the Isle Wight, England. The three day festival - which was first held in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix made his last public appearance - features headline acts, Snow Patrol, Muse and the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Publicado: 2007-06-10 Proveedor: ViewImages Etiquetas: Performance, UK, England, Isle Of Wight, Newport, Music, Rolling Stones, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Mick Jagger, Mick Jagger

Rolling Stones Perform At The Isle Of White Festival 2007

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 10: Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, at Seaclose Park, Newport on June 8 2007 on the Isle Wight, England. The three day festival - which was first held in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix made his last public appearance - features headline acts, Snow Patrol, Muse and the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Publicado: 2007-06-10 Proveedor: ViewImages Etiquetas: Performance, UK, England, Isle Of Wight, Newport, Rolling Stones, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Mick Jagger, Mick Jagger

Rolling Stones Perform At The Isle Of White Festival 2007

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 10: Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, at Seaclose Park, Newport on June 10 2007 on the Isle Wight, England. The three day festival - which was first held in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix made his last public appearance - features headline acts, Snow Patrol, Muse and the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Publicado: 2007-06-10 Proveedor: ViewImages Etiquetas: Performance, UK, England, Isle Of Wight, Newport, Rolling Stones, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Mick Jagger, Mick Jagger

Rolling Stones Perform At The Isle Of White Festival 2007

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 10: Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, at Seaclose Park, Newport on June 8 2007 on the Isle Wight, England. The three day festival - which was first held in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix made his last public appearance - features headline acts, Snow Patrol, Muse and the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Publicado: 2007-06-10 Proveedor: ViewImages Etiquetas: Performance, UK, England, Isle Of Wight, Newport, Rolling Stones, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Mick Jagger, Mick Jagger

Rolling Stones Perform At The Isle Of White Festival 2007

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 10: Mick Jagger (R) and Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones performs at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, at Seaclose Park, Newport on June 8 2007 on the Isle Wight, England. The three day festival - which was first held in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix made his last public appearance - features headline acts, Snow Patrol, Muse and the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

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Rolling Stones Perform At The Isle Of White Festival 2007

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 10: Mick Jagger (R) and Ronnie Wood (C) and Keith Richards (R) of the Rolling Stones performs at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, at Seaclose Park, Newport on June 8 2007 on the Isle Wight, England. The three day festival - which was first held in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix made his last public appearance - features headline acts, Snow Patrol, Muse and the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Publicado: 2007-06-10 Proveedor: ViewImages Etiquetas: Performance, UK, England, Isle Of Wight, Newport, Rolling Stones, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Mick Jagger,Ronnie Wood,Keith Richards

Rolling Stones Perform At The Isle Of White Festival 2007

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 10: Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, at Seaclose Park, Newport on June 8 2007 on the Isle Wight, England. The three day festival - which was first held in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix made his last public appearance - features headline acts, Snow Patrol, Muse and the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Publicado: 2007-06-10 Proveedor: ViewImages Etiquetas: Performance, UK, England, Isle Of Wight, Newport, Rolling Stones, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Mick Jagger, Mick Jagger

Rolling Stones Perform At The Isle Of White Festival 2007

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 10: Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, at Seaclose Park, Newport on June 10, 2007 on the Isle Wight, England. The three day festival - which was first held in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix made his last public appearance - features headline acts, Snow Patrol, Muse and the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Publicado: 2007-06-10 Proveedor: ViewImages Etiquetas: Performance, UK, England, Isle Of Wight, Newport, Rolling Stones, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Mick Jagger, Mick Jagger

Rolling Stones Perform At The Isle Of White Festival 2007

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 10: Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, at Seaclose Park, Newport on June 10, 2007 on the Isle Wight, England. The three day festival - which was first held in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix made his last public appearance - features headline acts, Snow Patrol, Muse and the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Publicado: 2007-06-10 Proveedor: ViewImages Etiquetas: Performance, UK, England, Isle Of Wight, Newport, Rolling Stones, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Mick Jagger, Mick Jagger

Rolling Stones Perform At The Isle Of White Festival 2007

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 10: Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, at Seaclose Park, Newport on June 8 2007 on the Isle Wight, England. The three day festival - which was first held in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix made his last public appearance - features headline acts, Snow Patrol, Muse and the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Publicado: 2007-06-10 Proveedor: ViewImages Etiquetas: Performance, UK, England, Isle Of Wight, Newport, Rolling Stones, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Mick Jagger, Mick Jagger

Rolling Stones Perform At The Isle Of White Festival 2007

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 10: Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs at the Isle of Wight Festival 2007, at Seaclose Park, Newport on June 8 2007 on the Isle Wight, England. The three day festival - which was first held in 1970 when Jimi Hendrix made his last public appearance - features headline acts, Snow Patrol, Muse and the Rolling Stones. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

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Rolling Stones Perform In China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 08: A Chinese man sells T-shirts with logo of the Rolling Stones before the Rolling Stones' first-ever concert in mainland China on April 8, 2006 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Cancan Chu/Getty Images)

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The Rolling Stones Debut China Concert - Press Conference

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 07: Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger attends a press conference on April 7, 2006 in Shanghai, China. The Rolling Stones will hold their first-ever concert in mainland China on April 8 at the 8,500-seat Shanghai Grand Stage. (Photo by Cancan Chu/Getty Images)

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The Rolling Stones Debut China Concert - Press Conference

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 07: Rolling Stones members (L-R), Mick Jagger, Ron Wood, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards pose for pictures during a press conference on April 7, 2006 in Shanghai, China. The Rolling Stones will hold their first-ever concert in mainland China on April 8 at the 8,500-seat Shanghai Grand Stage. (Photo by Cancan Chu/Getty Images)

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