Row over ring tones

18 September 2007 - 02:00
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Bosses at US communications giant Verizon Wireless have pulled a series of downloadable Bob Marley-related ring tones from their website following complaints from the late reggae great's estate.

Bosses at US communications giant Verizon Wireless have pulled a series of downloadable Bob Marley-related ring tones from their website following complaints from the late reggae great's estate.

Marley's family has threatened to sue Verizon, claiming the firm had no right to turn the late star's anthems into ring tones.

Last month , Verizon struck an exclusive licensing deal with Universal Music Group for the entire Marley catalogue. - Wenn