8/30/2007

A Poet and a Prophet, Not a Prostitute

The Marley family is suing the Universal Music Group and Verizon Wireless over a supposed exclusive arrangement that allows these companies to market the work of the late reggae icon in the form of ringtones of such classics as "Buffalo Solider," "Redemption Song" and "One Love." The family is stating this agreement was signed without their consent and that it furthermore exceeds the scope of its deal with Universal.
Now, forgive us for being cynical, but with the Marley family's history of pimping out Bob's legacy at the drop of a hat we're gonna assume that it's not a question of preserving his legacy but one of getting more money for it. Hopefully, we're wrong about this one, but bet against us at your own peril.