Bertelsmann Music Group, a major international music company that was one of the 'Big Five' record labels. Also refers to Browning Machine Gun, a heavy machine gun series.
As a record label, BMG derives from Bertelsmann Music Group, founded by the German media conglomerate Bertelsmann in 1987. As a weapon designation, BMG stands for Browning Machine Gun, named after inventor John Browning in the early 20th century.
BMG the music label was unique among major labels for its artist-friendly contracts and innovative marketing strategies, signing diverse acts from Elvis Presley to Britney Spears. The .50 BMG cartridge, meanwhile, remains one of the most powerful rounds in military use, capable of penetrating light armor from over a mile away.
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