Estate of Bob Marley to Sue Universal, Verizon Over Ringtones

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2007 - 10:26am.

New York - The estate of reggae legend Bob Marley intends to sue Universal Music Group and mobile carrier Verizon Wireless, over the distribution of Marley master recording ringtones, Billboard reported.

Fifty Six Hope Road Music Limited told Billboard the release of ringtones for songs like "One Love" and "Redemption Song" was done without permission, and does not gel with its longstanding contract with Universal.

"UMG has not received any suit from the Marley Estate," Universal Music Group told Billboard.

"Moreover, claims made in a press release issued today by Palm Pictures are meritless. Specifically, we are offering Bob Marley ringtones through Verizon in accordance with the terms of a long standing contract between Bob Marley and UMG."

 

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Verizon Wireless initially approached the Marley estate to reach an endorsement deal in March, according to the Marley family statement.

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