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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 ...
- Ben Sisario
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...
- Terry Gross
Founder Chris Blackwell endeavored to help guests enjoy an authentic Jamaica. This transcended into barefoot hotel experiences and farm-to-table dining.
Sep 12, 2019 · Chris Blackwell, the Jamaica-born music mogul who launched Island Records in 1959, reflects on his life and achievements in an exclusive interview with Billboard. From Bob Marley to U2, from James Bond to reggae, Blackwell shares his stories and insights from his beach hut at GoldenEye.
Jun 8, 2022 · Chris Blackwell, the legendary record executive who launched Island Records in Jamaica and signed artists like Bob Marley, U2, and Nick Drake, shares his life story and musical wisdom in his autobiography, "The Islander". Read his interview with Variety and learn about his early days, his friendships with icons, and his insights on reggae, rock, and the music industry.
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Jun 15, 2022 · Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records, shares his life story with Uncut magazine. He talks about his early days in Jamaica, his signings, his productions, his controversies and his passions.
