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Chris Blackwell. 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 ...
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
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.
- William Fischer
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'.
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 side ...
- Terry Gross
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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Feb 21, 2024 · Chris Blackwell (far right), with (from left) Junior Marvin, Bob Marley & Jacob Miller, en route to Brazil in 1980. Photo: Nathalie Delon / Island Trading Archive Save this story
