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Island Records is a record label that represents a diverse roster of artists across genres and formats. Explore the latest albums, singles, videos, and news from The Killers, Sabrina Carpenter, Bon Jovi, Bob Marley, and more.
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Island Records is a Jamaican multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It was founded in 1959 by Chris Blackwell, Graeme Goodall, and Leslie Kong in Jamaica, and was eventually sold to PolyGram in 1989.
- 4 July 1959; 64 years ago
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Island Records is a global music label with a rich history and diverse roster. Founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica in 1959, it has launched and nurtured artists such as Bob Marley, U2, Amy Winehouse, Mumford & Sons, Shawn Mendes and more.
Jun 8, 2022 · CHRIS BLACKWELL (FOUNDER, ISLAND RECORDS): It was in the early '60s. He had started and was produced by a well-known Jamaican producer called Lee Perry, who's really a brilliant guy. And that's...
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Jamaican singles. The very first records have been issued on 7" sides in Jamaica on a label called R&B. Laurel Aitken: "Boogie In My Bones" Ernest Ranglin: "Wranglin'" Lord Lebby With The Caribs: "Caldonie" Jamaican LPs. CB stands for C hris B lackwell; 22 for the age of Blackwell at the time; it is the first number of the LP catalogue.
Jun 6, 2022 · Chris Blackwell, who built Island Records into one of most tasteful, artist-friendly and successful labels in music history, will quickly admit that, along the way, he made some grave mistakes.
