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For sixty years, Island Records has been at the forefront of all the musical moments that mattered. One of the world’s great labels, it has become a byword for artistic integrity and innovation, staying true to its long-established independent ethos by signing mavericks and game-changers who have altered the course of music in Britain ...
Since Chris Blackwell first started Island Records in Jamaica in 1959, it has remained one of the world’s most legendary record labels and a coveted destination for new and established artists across genres. Today, Island is home to a varied roster across the US and UK.
Jun 8, 2022 · June 8, 20221:30 PM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. Terry Gross. Blackwell grew up in Jamaica, and, as the head of Island Records, helped launch the careers of reggae stars like Bob Marley and Jimmy...
Jun 9, 2022 · In a new memoir, the 84-year-old founder of Island Records reflects on helping bring the music of Bob Marley, U2 and Grace Jones to the world. Share full article. Chris Blackwell’s “The Islander:...
Sep 12, 2019 · Celebrating its 60th birthday this year, Island Records — which Blackwell built from a scrappy British indie among giants like Decca and EMI into a worldwide brand with a fiercely artist-friendly...
Oct 5, 2023 · Meticulously researched and fact checked, The Island Book of Records Volume I: 1959-1968 proves to be a reference book of a time and a culture that Island Records defined. As Storey says,...
For sixty years, we've been at the forefront of all the musical moments that mattered in Britain, Jamaica, America and beyond. #IslandRecords 🏝.
