Bob Marley Family threatens to Sue Universal, Verizon Over Ringtones

New York – Well it looks like Reggae legend Bob Marley’s Estate intends to sue Universal Music Group and mobile carrier Verizon Wireless, over the distribution of Marley master recording ringtones.

Fifty Six Hope Road Music Limited hich is owned by the Marley family said that the release of ringtones for songs like “One Love” and “Redemption Song” was done without their permission, and does not comply with its longstanding contract with Universal.

UMG has reported to have said however, that they are yet to receive any suit from the Marley Estate but added that the aclaims made in the press release issued today by Palm Pictures seem meritless. They said further that they were offering Bob Marley ringtones through Verizon in accordance with the terms of a long standing contract between Bob Marley and UMG.

Earlier this week, the companies announced they had secured exclusive access to Marley’s catalog for such products as master ringtones of “Buffalo Solider,” “Redemption Song” and “One Love.” The deal was seen as one of several recent digital-related moves to promote Marley as UMG celebrates the 30th anniversary and October re-release of the album “Exodus.”

Source:digital media wire ,billboard.biz