Bruce Springsteen has sold his music rights to Sony Music Entertainment in what may well be the biggest transaction ever struck for a single artist’s body of work, according to two people briefed on the deal.

No public announcement has been made about the transaction, which closed in recent weeks, and specific terms were unknown. But its value may exceed $500 million, according to the two people, who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss the matter.

Singer Bruce Springsteen performs during a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York City. | REUTERS
Singer Bruce Springsteen performs during a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York City. | REUTERS