Chris Blackwell
Business Person, Business Executive, and Producer
The cat purrs and his devout fans rejoiceIt seems appropriate that he should choose the year of Island Records' 50th anniversary to go back on the road -- it was on Chris Blackwell's label that he had his biggest hits, and he duly performed at the Island celebration concert in... In this article: Cat Stevens, Rod Stewart, Moonshadow, London, Tea, God, Father and Son, and Wild World |
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Telegraph.co.uk - Travel | November 13, 2009
Bahamas: In the pink on Harbour Island
...colours merge to hypnotic effect. Set on a tropical 20-acre beachside estate, Pink Sands was formerly owned by Island Records boss Chris Blackwell, who enlisted Barbara Hulanicki, founder of the Sixties boutique Biba, to design its interiors.
In this article: Harbour Island, Bahamas, Caribbean, Pineapple, Barbara Hulanicki, Biba, British Airways, and Diane von Furstenberg
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PR Newswire | November 12, 2009
Mpire Adds Top comScore Exec and Industry Veteran Will Hodgman to Board of Directors; Expands Sales and Business Development Teams
...his business career as a banker with the Bank of Boston, financing media and entertainment companies, and also worked for music legend Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, in various business development and acquisition roles. About...
In this article: Will Hodgman, Sightward, RealNetworks, and Hearst Corporation
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National Public Radio | October 26, 2009
Betty Davis: A 'Nasty Gal' Ahead Of Her Time
...was influenced by close friends like Jimi Hendrix and her ex-husband, jazz legend Miles Davis. In 1975, visionary music mogul Chris Blackwell signed her to his Island Records label, which released her groundbreaking album Nasty Gal; it's just...
In this article: Betty Davis, Miles Davis, Sly Stone, Funk, R&B, Mick Jagger, Jimi Hendrix, and Larry Graham
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Daily Express | October 23, 2009
Feel the rhythm of Jamaica
...the hills, go for the peace and quiet. When they want action they head to the rainforest at Rio Grande Valley for hiking and rafting. Chris Blackwell s former Island Records label has had a long and illustrious association with regee. Beyond...
In this article: Bob Marley, Jamaica, Third World, Rum, Montego Bay, Virgin Atlantic, Island Records, and New Kingston
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all about jazz | October 12, 2009
EVENT: Mama Africa:celebrating Miriam Makeba
...Angelique Kidjo became well-known across West Africa before relocating to Paris in 1983. Signed by Chris Blackwell to Island, she had a series of international hit albums and collaborated musically with Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock...
In this article: Miriam Makeba, Angelique Kidjo, Paris, London Jazz Festival, DVD, BBC Radio 3, Asa, King Kong, and Baaba Maal
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San Francisco Chronicle | August 16, 2009
Goldeneye, birthplace of 007, eyes $50M expansion
...cinematic super spy James Bond, will undergo a $50 million expansion, the estate's owner said Sunday. Music and hotel mogul Chris Blackwell said in a statement that 11 beachfront cottages and a restaurant will be built at the sprawling...
In this article: GoldenEye, Ian Fleming, James Bond, Bob Marley, Live and Let Die, Dr. No, Casino Royale, Island Records, and Live and Let Die
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PR-Inside.com Entertainment News | July 13, 2009
KIDJO AND LEMA LEAD BLACKWELL CELEBRATIONS
Posted in: Entertainment - PR-inside Entertainment News @ 10:30 pm Island Records founder CHRIS BLACKWELL was celebrated at Switzerland's annual Montreux Jazz Festival at the weekend (10-12Jul09) as artists including ANGELIQUE KIDJO and...
In this article: Angelique Kidjo, Ray Lema, Island Records, WordPress, Grammy, Bob Marley, U2, Benin, and Switzerland
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Reuters | July 11, 2009
Island Records stars pay tribute at Montreux Jazz Festival
By Jason Rhodes Baaba Maal and Angelique Kidjo were among the headliners in a tribute to Island Records founder Chris Blackwell that rocked into the early hours at the Montreux Festival on Saturday. "Without Mr Chris Blackwell you...
In this article: Angelique Kidjo, Island Records, Monty Alexander, Bob Marley, Baaba Maal, Ray Lema, Poverty, and Billy Jean
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Yahoo! News | July 11, 2009
Island Records stars pay tribute at Montreux Jazz Festival (Reuters)
Reuters - Angelique Kidjo from Benin performs during a "Tribute to Island Records founder Chris Blackwell" … By Jason Rhodes Jason Rhodes - Sat Jul 11, 11:54 am ET MONTREUX (Reuters) - Baaba Maal and Angelique Kidjo were among the...
In this article: Angelique Kidjo, Island Records, Monty Alexander, Bob Marley, Ray Lema, Poverty, Billy Jean, Another One Bites the Dust, and AIDS
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BBC News | May 21, 2009
Island life
...14-year-old Millie Small from Jamaica to London to record a song called My Boy Lollipop. "I knew it was a hit when I left the studio," Blackwell says. "It just was irresistible. It sold six million, it gave me a launchpad, and suddenly I was...
In this article: Bob Marley, U2, London, Millie Small, Cat Stevens, Island Records, Mini Cooper, Nick Drake, and Amy Winehouse
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Chris Blackwell (born June 22, 1937) is the founder of Island Records. Born in London to an Irish father and a Costa Rican-born Sephardic Jewish mother. Blackwell spent his childhood in Jamaica. He was sent to England to continue his education at Harrow School. Deciding not to go to university, he returned to Jamaica to become ADC to the Governor of Jamaica Sir Hugh Foot. After Sir Hugh Foot was transferred to Cyprus, he left Kings House and pursued a career in real estate and other businesses which brought him into contact with the Jamaican music community. He formed Island Records in 1959 and was one of the first to record the Jamaican popular music that eventually became known as ska music. In 1962, he returned to England and sold records from the back of his car to the Jamaican community. His business grew substantially, culminating in recognition as one of the most influential persons in the British music industry.
- Birth Date:
- June 22, 1937
- Occupation:
- Record label founder and owner
- Record Label:
- Island Records
- Years Active:
- 1959 onwards
- Website:
- http://www.islandrecords.com
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