publishing rights

Rock legend's catalog reportedly fetches more than $250 million.

BMG and KKR have acquired the band's "entire music interests."

E Street Band leader is reportedly half a billion dollars richer.

Deal spans band's discography from 40-year career, including studio LPs, live material and compilations.

The Boss is looking to unload his album and publishing rights.

Deal includes group's albums, intellectual property, memorabilia and more.

Trend of offloading lucrative revenue stream has its origins in 2006.

It's unclear how the company will leverage this huge new acquisition, since 1988's "This Note's for You" made clear his anti-commercial stance.

Dee Snider said that he sold "a major part" of his Snidest Music three years ago in part because of the difference in how the money is taxed.

The guitarist announced the sale after a failed investment in a luxury golf resort.