 Subsequently, the album went on to sell millions and gave Geffen its first number-one album and single; the rights to the album would later be taken over by EMI, which eventually was absorbed by Geffen's parent Universal Music.As the 1980s progressed, Geffen would go on to have success with such acts as Berlin, Kylie Minogue, Quarterflash, Wang Chung, and Sammy Hagar.The label also signed several established acts such as Elton John, Irene Cara, Cher, Debbie Harry, Don Henley, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, and Jennifer Holliday.