Verizon Cites Indemnity In Marley Ringtone Saga

Amidst a very possible lawsuit from the Marley Estate, U.S Cellular provider Verizon Wireless has decided to continue the Bob Marley Ringtone Campaign.

In an associated press report on Friday, Verizon spokesperson, Nancy Stark stated "''This is really between Universal and the Marley estate,''. citing that the agreement inked with Universal covers the use of image and trademark name of Bob Marley.

Verizon Wireless had discontinued the Ringtone Campaign on Monday, reinstated it on Wednesday, Drop the Campaign on Thursday and announced its permanent resumption on Friday.

Attempts to reach someone at Fifty Six Hope Road Music were not immediately successful Friday.

Universal Music, a unit of Paris-based entertainment and telecom conglomerate Vivendi SA, declined to comment.

Marley, who died in 1981 at age 36, is widely credited with introducing reggae music to an international audience in the 1970s.

Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group PLC, based in England.

What a week in Reggae !!!

Ato Wolde
US West Coast Correspondent

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