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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] .
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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May 29, 2022 · In his new memoir, “ Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond, ” Chris Blackwell looks back on an unmatched career in the music business. Written with Paul Morley, the book recounts Blackwell’s ...
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. “There was no plan—it was...
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,...
Jun 8, 2022 · Island Records' Chris Blackwell, one of the greatest music execs of all time, talks signing Bob Marley, U2, and his memoir, ‘The Islander.’
Sep 12, 2019 · As the founder of Island Records, Chris Blackwell guided the careers of Bob Marley, U2, Cat Stevens and more. Now, with the label he launched turning 60, one of the music business'...
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 · Blackwell grew up in Jamaica, and, as the head of Island Records, helped launch the careers of reggae stars like Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff, as well as rock bands like U2. His memoir...
Apr 11, 2022 · Island Records founder Chris Blackwell will release a memoir on June 7 via Gallery Books. “The Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond,” co-written with Paul Morley, will tell the life story of the...
