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Chris Blackwell
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Biography
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Chris Blackwell is a record producer and label founder who established Island Records in Jamaica in 1959. The label brought Jamaican music to international audiences and developed a catalogue spanning reggae, rock and pop, including recordings by Bob Marley, Grace Jones, U2 and Cat Stevens.
His work extended into film production and distribution, and he later founded the Island Outpost hotel business. Blackwell was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, in the category now named the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- Island Records — AboutFoundation and label artists.
- Island Outpost — Chris BlackwellFilm work and Island Outpost.
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — Chris Blackwell2001 induction and category.