Chris Blackwell
In the collection
5 records
Played with
The B-52’s
2 records together
Keith Strickland
2 records together
Ricky Wilson
2 records together
Cindy Wilson
2 records together
Kate Pierson
2 records together
Fred Schneider
2 records together
Robert Waldrop
2 records together
Blind Faith
1 record together
Free
1 record together
Bob Marley & The Wailers
1 record together
Paul Kossoff
1 record together
Jimmy Miller
1 record together
About
UK producer born in London, 22 June 1937. He spent his childhood in Jamaica. As a young man he returned to London, where he realised there was a market for reggae and dub. He founded Island Records to license this music for the UK, and for publishing. Islands first proper signing was The Spencer Davis Group. The label flourished as an indie in the 70s and 80s, introducing Bob Marley & The Wailers and U2 to the world. In 1992, he and Joe Galdo founded South Beach Studios. Island became part of a major in the late 80s. Blackwell eventually handed over the reigns of Island Records to the Polygram label group and formed Palm Pictures. This new company now incorporates several brands, from Blue Mountain Music to Island Outpost (high-end Jamaican holiday resorts).
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 (Non-Performer).
Do not confuse with Robert Plant’s drummer, Chris Blackwell or the British prolific arranger, composer Charles Blackwell.