There have been a couple of reports in the United States over the last couple of days that the Stones are about to sign a multi album deal with Live Nation.

Has anyone heard anything about this?

Now I have.What are the sources ?

And what is a 'multi album deal'? They are going to do dozens of new albums?

- Doxa

Why with Live Nation? Why not with the record company with the big red tongue or even ABCKO?

A "multi-album deal" can very well signal the opening of the vaults to a certain extent. I personally doubt that a multitude of new studio albums is very likely. There is possibly one more album with new material in the cards, but after that, it's a bit difficult to look into the more distant future.

This story was on the Fox news website. The story (with link) was posted over at Rocks Off.

Like FOX is something to put weight in.

see the post of Rip This halfway down the page:

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For the shareholders best interest, I would hope Live Nation does not pay the Stones an advance. They should be paid by sales performance. The way records sell these days, it would be hard to recover a hefty advance.

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For the shareholders best interest, I would hope Live Nation does not pay the Stones an advance. They should be paid by sales performance. The way records sell these days, it would be hard to recover a hefty advance.

an odd perspective to take... are you a shareholder?

nope..not a shareholder. The record industry is dead, why give a huge signing advance and or bonus to a band who no longer sells product. Even if back catalog is involved...the industry is dead. Pay them a bigger royality instead.