Chris Blackwell
Chris Blackwell is a British-Jamaican music producer and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Island Records. He played a pivotal role in the careers of many reggae artists, including Bob Marley, and was instrumental in bringing reggae music to a global audience. Blackwell's vision and business acumen helped shape the music industry, making him a significant figure in recording history.
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Chris Blackwell of Island Records once owned the property that became Marley’s sanctuary.
The rhythm of resilience | Art & Leisure
Jamaica· 2026-02-08
Chris Blackwell started his Island Records company and tried to promote Jimmy Cliff's music to rock audiences.
Jimmy Cliff, me and ‘The Harder They Come’ | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-12-01
Chris Blackwell was the producer of Island Records who signed Jimmy Cliff.
Morreu Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025), pioneiro da música reggae | Música
Portugal· 2025-11-26
Chris Blackwell was a music producer who gave Jimmy Cliff the script for a film role.
Jimmy Cliff’s charisma and fearless creativity expanded the horizons of reggae | Jimmy Cliff
United Kingdom· 2025-11-25
Chris Blackwell co-founded the label that helped bring Jamaican music to international audiences.
Jamaicaanse reggaepionier Jimmy Cliff (81) overleden – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-11-25
Chris Blackwell partnered with Leslie Kong to form Island Records, helping to promote reggae music.
Muere Jimmy Cliff, la primera voz del reggae, a los 81 años | Cultura
Spain· 2025-11-25
Chris Blackwell is the founder of Island Records, which signed Jimmy Cliff.
Jimmy Cliff, légende du reggae, est mort
France· 2025-11-24
Chris Blackwell signed Bob Marley and the Wailers after Jimmy Cliff had left him.
Jimmy Cliff ist tot: Reggae-Pionier wurde mit "You Can Get It If You Really Want" berühmt - Kultur
Germany· 2025-11-24
Chris Blackwell is the founder of Island Records, collaborating on research for unclaimed royalties.
Jamaica Entertainment Ministry engages stakeholders on posthumous royalties for artistic works
Guyana· 2025-09-01
Chris Blackwell is the founder of Island Records involved in discussions about royalties.
Entertainment Ministry engages stakeholders on posthumous royalties for artistic works | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-30Chris Blackwell was the founder of Island Records and part of Bob Marley's entourage during his Brazil visit.
relembre a história com o Acervo O GLOBO
Brazil· 2025-07-29
He was one of the first artistes to be produced by Chris Blackwell, in 1960.
Pioneering singer Owen Gray ‘dies in his sleep’ | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-07-22
Chris Blackwell is another individual Naomi Campbell has looked to for a father figure.
„Þeir höfðu ekki efni á mér“
Iceland· 2025-07-12
Chris Blackwell is the Jamaican-British founder of Island Records and a significant figure in reggae music.
Richard Branson reflects on Peter Tosh ‘one of the greatest’ | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-06-09
Chris Blackwell is celebrated for founding Island Records and promoting Jamaican music.
Das sind die schönsten Bücher des Frühlings 2025
Switzerland· 2025-03-23
Chris Blackwell, who would later become the illustrious music producer, once lived in the grand home in Unity Hall.
Dream House | Iconic Unity Hall home restored to glamour, grandeur | LifestyleJamaica· 2025-03-02
Third World recorded their first album with Chris Blackwell of Island Records.
Prilly Hamilton made a profound contribution to Jamaican music – Grange | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-02-20
