Psoj hall of fame - Chris blackwell - The legend behind the legends

Published: Thursday | October 22, 2009 Howard Campbell, Gleaner Writer Chris Blackwell - File London, circa 1967. England's capital is the world's hippest scene, thanks to mod fashions and amazing music from The Beatles, Rolling Stones and guitar sensation Jimi Hendrix. One of the leading players in this cutting-edge mix was Chris Blackwell, president and founder of Island Records. At the time, Island was one of the leading independent record companies, releasing music from an eclectic roster of acts including the Spencer Davis Group and Cat Stephens. Blackwell, however, had more than music on his mind. "Whenever I made some cash, I would buy property in Jamaica to invest in. I always wanted to do that here," Blackwell told The Gleaner. While he maintains some ties to the music business, Blackwell's primary interest is Island... [read full story]                    

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