Epic Records Company Description
Rather than Homeric-length odes, these epic stories tend to play out across three-minute pop songs. Epic Records Group is one of the leading recording labels in the US, with a stable of artists that includes Audioslave, Good Charlotte, Jennifer Lopez, Oasis, and Shakira. It has also released the soundtracks to such films as Chicago, Garden State, and Forest Gump. In addition to recorded CDs, the label markets DVDs and videos, and it offers streaming audio and downloadable songs on the Internet. Originally formed as a jazz imprint of CBS Records in 1953, Epic is now a part of Sony Music Entertainment.
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The Company Description provides a historical perspective of Epic Records's organization from inception to current status.
Produced by Hoover's in-house editorial team, the Company Description tracks ownership transitions, company progress via mergers and acquisitions, major growth milestones, and strategic initiatives, to provide a holistic view of Epic Records's evolution in the marketplace.
