He is a giant of popular music, the man who signed some of the biggest acts in the world. As the founder of Island Records, Chris Blackwell has nurtured the careers of many all-time great artists, ...

Chris Blackwell was named the most influential UK-based music executive of the past 50 years at last night's Music Week Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The Island Records founder beat ...

A jury found Chris Blackwell guilty of armed robbery, assault, and other charges. He appealed, arguing improper use of character evidence against him. The court ...

GoldenEye, the upscale compound built around Ian Fleming's Jamaican hideaway. Photo Credit: Arnie Weissmann At age 78, Chris Blackwell is just coming into his stride as a hotelier. Last summer, he ...

Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, shares some of the label’s gems with Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners at 11:15am. Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, shares some of the label’s ...