Rock 'n Roll Records
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| Company type | Subsidiary (1981-1997, 2006-2012) Private (1997-2006, 2012-present) |
|---|---|
| Industry | record label |
| Founded | 1981 United States |
| Founder | Tony Ben Scotti |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Total assets | US$24million |
| Parent | Scotti Bros. Records (1981-1997) Independent (1997-2006) KMG Records (2006-present, 40%) Warner Music Group (2012-present, 10%) |
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.
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.
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