Bing Crosby`s heirs sell estate stake to help boost his work
(FOX News Entertainment)

It`s another example of how the sale of catalog rights has become a booming business, with most involving rock artists who write their own music — Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Neil Young and Stevie Nicks are examples. The Bing Crosby deal is the most prominent involving a pre-rock artist who primarily interpreted songs written by others.