REGGAE NEWS

[Reggae Souldier (Big Five)]

KANAL TO LAUNCH REGGAE LABEL WITH ELAN

Enterprising NO DOUBT star TONY KANAL is set to launch his own reggae record label. The rocker will debut reggae sensation ELAN on his Kingsbury Studios label this spring (06). Elan's album TOGETHER AS ONE features a duet with Kanal's No Doubt bandmate and ex-girlfriend GWEN STEFANI. Kanal reveals Elan's is the perfect debut for his first release because he was inspired to start his own label after watching the reggae star perform in 1998 with BOB MARLEY's backing band THE WAILERS. He tells Billboard.com, "I, along with everyone in the audience, was amazed to see this kid do justice to Bob's vocals. "It wasn't until 2003 that Elan and I had the chance to get in the studio and start writing together. He proved himself to be a great songwriter and an amazing vocalist." It won't be the first time Elan and Stefani have worked together - they previously collaborated on a cover of BRYAN FERRY's SLAVE TO LOVE for the 50 FIRST DATES soundtrack.

[Reggae Souldier (Big Five)]

Bob Marley's bass player launched a lawsuit in London's High Court on Thursday against the late reggae legend's family and record label, claiming he and his drummer brother were the "bedrock" of Marley's music.

Aston Barrett, known as "Family Man," has no fewer than 52 children and is now in his 60s. Along with his late brother Carlton Barrett, he was one of the long-serving members of Marley's band The Wailers.

Barrett's lawyers say Marley, who died in 1981, had promised members of the band equal shares of the royalties from hit albums like "Natty Dread," "Rastaman Vibration" and "Babylon by Bus." Barrett is suing for his and his brother's shares.
"Aston Barrett and his brother literally
created the sound of the Wailers, though not for a minute to detract from the extraordinary songwriting ability of Mr. Marley," lawyer Stephen Bate told the court.

"It was the Barretts' unique sound which brought the Wailers international success," he added. "The Barretts were the bedrock of the music."

Universal-Island Records Ltd. and the Marley family say Barrett surrendered his right to further royalties in a 1994 agreement, giving up all claims in return for a payment of several hundred thousand US dollars.

[rosko]

With 52 kids ( ), I'm not surprised it took him 12 years to launch this frivolous sounding lawsuit.

[Reggae Souldier (Big Five)]

rosko said:

With 52 kids ( ), I'm not surprised it took him 12 years to launch this frivolous sounding lawsuit.

LMFHO ;D

[adlewbj]

GREAT NEWS!!!

i always love it when i can save money by safely ignoring a new release.

elan. what a joke. gwen stefani. what a ho. no doubt no doubt.

PU

one love
llib haj

[zapatoo]

I've no doubt the term is "Far KANAL"!!! ;D