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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...
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,...
Feb 7, 2024 · Just a few years after meeting with Bob Marley, Chris Blackwell helped launch another legendary name in popular music: U2. Years later, he told Ultimate Classic Rock that if he had been sent a demo tape from the group, he never would have signed them.
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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 ...
Jun 29, 2022 · Chris Blackwell is the founder of Island Records. In our new interview, we spoke with him about a life in music.
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.’
Jun 15, 2022 · Island Records visionary Chris Blackwell looks back on his long and colourful career, from Bob Marley, King Crimson and Tom Waits.
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.
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...
