Round Hill Music Acquires Steve Lillywhite's Catalog 

Bono and Lillywhite (Photo: Facebook)

ROUND HILL MUSIC has acquired the catalog of producer royalties and related rights from legendary rock producer STEVE LILLYWHITE, who has worked with artists from U2, THE KILLERS and MORRISSEY to TALKING HEADS and the ROLLING STONES, according to MUSIC BUSINESS WORLDWIDE. ROUND HILL did not disclose the size of the deal, although industry estimates it in the range of $10 million.

Among LILLYWHITE's work are DAVE MATTHEWS BAND's first three albums, PSYCHEDELIC FURS, PETER GABRIEL, COUNTING CROWS, PHISH and others. He won the GRAMMY for Producer Of The Year in 2005 for U2's "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb," which earned Album Of The Year and Best Rock Album awards. He also won GRAMMYs in 2000 and 2001 for his work on U2’s "Walk On" and "Beautiful Day," both Records Of The Year.

Said ROUND HILL MUSIC CEO JOSH GRUSS, “STEVE’s catalog includes royalties to some of the most sought-after songs and albums of all time.  We are thrilled to have reached this milestone transaction.

“As someone who grew up idolizing the bands and albums STEVE LILLYWHITE produced, it is an honor to partner with him on this exciting transaction."

Added LILLYWHITE, “I am grateful to have found in JOSH GRUSS, a kindred spirit who is a pioneer in the music royalty business and the ideal partner for me and my family as I look to my next steps.”

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