Rock 'n Roll Records

Rock 'n Roll Records was a subsidiary record label under Scotti Brothers Records (sometimes spelled Scotti Bros. Records), which was a California-based record label founded by Tony and Ben Scotti. The label is most noted for helping to launch the career of parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic.

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Rock 'n Roll Records
TypeSubsidiary (1981-1997, 2006-2012)
Private (1997-2006, 2012-present)
Industryrecord label
Founded1981
United States
FounderTony
Ben Scotti
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Total assetsUS$24million
ParentScotti Bros. Records (1981-1997)
Independent (1997-2006)
KMG Records (2006-present, 40%)
Warner Music Group (2012-present, 10%)

Rock n' Roll's catalogue now belong to Volcano Entertainment, a division of Sony Music.

History

In 1981, It has first appeared in San Francisco, California, United States. In 1997, Rock 'n Roll Records became an Independent and is no longer a Subsidiary of Scotti Bros. Records. In 2006, KMG Records Acquired Rock'n Roll Records for US$24million. When KMG Records sold the 10 percent of Rock 'n Roll Records to Warner Music Group for US$24million in 2012, Rock 'n Roll Records became a Joint venture between Warner Music Group and KMG Records while KMG Records chose to Acquire the 40% of Rock'n Roll Records for US$24million in 2006 when Warner Music Group Acquired the 10% of Rock'n Roll Records for US$24million in 2012.

See also
  • List of record labels



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