When did Warner Music Group open its first record label in Burbank California?
Warner Bros. Records opened its doors on the 1st of January 1958 above the film studio's machine shop on 3701 Warner Boulevard in Burbank, California.
Questions about Warner Music Group
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who purchased Warner Music Group from Time Warner in 2004 and for how much money?
A group of investors led by Edgar Bronfman Jr. purchased Warner Music Group from Time Warner for US$2.6 billion on the 27th of February 2004.
Which company currently owns the largest share of Warner Music Group as of 2025?
Access Industries remains the company's largest shareholder as of 2025 owning 72% of the equity and controlling 98% of the voting power.
What controversy involving Body Count caused a public relations crisis for Warner Music Group in 1992?
The label faced a serious crisis over Body Count's song Cop Killer which mentioned the Rodney King case and sparked boycotts following the acquittal of police charged with King's beating.
When did Warner Music Group suspend all operations in Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine?
WMG suspended all its operations in Russia on the 8th of March 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.