panic attack Sony/ATV Music Publishing rights to more songs Sony ATV Music Publishing
In late 1995, Jackson was admitted to a hospital after collapsing during rehearsals for a televised performance, caused by a stress-related panic attack. In November, Jackson merged his ATV Music catalog with Sony's music publishing division, creating Sony/ATV Music Publishing. He retained ownership of half the company, earning $95 million up front (equivalent to $182 million in 2022) as well as the rights to more songs.
