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The bassist from Bob Marley's band The Wailers has lost his court battle for £60m in unpaid royalties.
Aston Barrett, 60, claimed he was owed royalties from a contract signed with Island Records in 1974, plus earnings from songs co-written with Marley.
But Mr. Justice Lewison dismissed the claim, which was brought against the record company and the Marley family at the High Court in London.
Barrett played with The Wailers from 1969 until Marley died aged 36 in 1981.
He claimed Marley promised the members of the band equal shares of royalties from hit albums including Babylon by Bus, Natty Dread and Rastaman Vibration.
During the case, Marley's widow Rita told the High Court that Mr. Barrett and his drummer brother Carly - who was murdered in 1986 - were "viewed as backing session musicians".
She did acknowledge, however, that Barrett and his brother brought a unique sound to the group.
Island Records founder Chris Blackwell also played down the contributions of the brothers and said Barrett surrendered his right to further royalties in a 1994 agreement.
In a statement released after the ruling, the Marley family welcomed the decision.
Posted On 05/15/06 by: Shandy
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