Kiss sell music catalogue and face paint designs to ABBA hologram company

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The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval and reported to be worth around $300m (£237m), includes master recordings and publishing rights. There are plans for a biopic and Kiss-themed experience following the sale.

Kiss have sold their music catalogue to the company behind ABBA's hologram concerts. The US rock band, known for their black and white makeup, have also allowed Pophouse Entertainment Group to buy its trademark and face paint designs. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval and reported to be worth around $300m , includes master recordings and publishing rights. There are plans for a biopic and Kiss-themed experience following the sale.

' Pophouse said Kiss will remain 'active' and will be involved in upcoming projects with the company. In December, founders Paul Stanley and Simmons, as well as guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer, announced at New York City's Madison Square Garden their legacy would continue in digital form. The virtual Kiss was previewed at the gig with a performance of God Gave Rock And Roll To You at the end of the show.

 

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