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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."
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.
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 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, Jimmy Cliff. But that's...
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 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 is...
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...
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 reggae...
Jun 15, 2022 · Island Records visionary Chris Blackwell looks back on his long and colourful career, from Bob Marley, King Crimson and Tom Waits.
