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Christopher Percy Gordon Blackwell OJ (born 22 June 1937) [1] is a Jamaican-British former record producer and the founder of Island Records, [2] which has been called "one of Britain's great independent labels." [3] According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, to which Blackwell was inducted in 2001, he is "the single person most responsible ...
Jun 9, 2022 · Chris Blackwell Is Music’s Quietest ‘Record Man.’ His Artists Speak Loudly. In a new memoir, the 84-year-old founder of Island Records reflects on helping bring the music of Bob Marley, U2 ...
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5,531 Followers, 1,303 Following, 97 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Chris Blackwell (@iamchrisblackwell)
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Feb 7, 2024 · Chris Blackwell was the man behind the success of reggae music and artists like Bob Marley and U2. Learn about his life, career, and how he sold Island Records and moved into tourism.
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Chris Blackwell is what record executives dream of being: an innovator, a barrier breaker and an international man of mystery. Mention Blackwell’s name and the first association many people make is with Bob Marley.
May 29, 2022 · Island Records founder Chris Blackwell recalls how he met and produced the Wailers in 1972, after they came to London to get home to Jamaica. He explains how he helped them transform their sound and reach a global audience with their classic album 'Catch a Fire'.
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Jun 8, 2022 · Chris Blackwell was an executive producer of the film "The Harder They Come" and released the soundtrack with the now-classic title song by the film's star, Jimmy Cliff. But...
