Archive for August, 2007

Marley family to sue Universal, Verizon

The family of late reggae singer Bob Marley said on Thursday they will sue Universal Music Group and Verizon Wireless for using the iconic pop star’s name, likeness and image without permission. Fifty Six Hope Road Music Ltd, which is owned by the Marley family, said in a news release that Universal Music had entered […]

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30th Anniversary of Bob Marley’s ‘Exodus’

Reggae star Bob Marley who died of cancer in 1981 received many accolades during his lifetime and after his death. One of these is the choice of his 1977 album Exodus as the album of the century by TIME magazine. For VOA from London, Tendai Maphosa has more on that album and Bob Marley. Exodus […]

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