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The founder of the legendary Island Records, Chris Blackwell was among the most successful independent entrepreneurs in pop music history. As the company responsible for signing performers ranging from Traffic to U2 to Tom Waits, Island emerged as one of the most progressive labels in the industry; perhaps more importantly, its long affiliation with Bob Marley & the Wailers proved ...more


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