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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,...
- Ben Sisario
Feb 7, 2024 · Like man musicians, Legendary raggae singer Bob Marley's career had a lot of help from producer Chris Blackwell. Here's what happened to him.
- William Fischer
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 that's just one...
- Terry Gross
May 29, 2022 · In an exclusive excerpt from his new memoir, the record-industry legend looks back on his first meeting with Bob Marley and the Wailers and the recording of the classic album that helped make the...
Jun 15, 2022 · Island Records visionary Chris Blackwell looks back on his long and colourful career, from Bob Marley, King Crimson and Tom Waits.
Jun 8, 2022 · Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell. June 8, 20222:47 PM ET. 45-Minute Listen. Playlist. Blackwell grew up in Jamaica, and, as the head of Island Records, helped launch the careers of...
