Chris Blackwell Promoted To EVP At Republic Records
Republic Records promotes Chris Blackwell to Executive Vice President of A&R and Content Strategy. Blackwell will guide content creation for the label's entire roster....
Chris Blackwell Curates Island Records Compilation
Chris Blackwell curates Volume 3 of The Vinyl Series, featuring Island Records' pivotal late 1960s-early '70s tracks from Cat Stevens, Bob Marley, and Roxy Music....
Island Records mourns Millie Small’s passing
Jamaican ska legend Millie Small, who introduced ska to the world with her 1964 hit 'My Boy Lollipop,' has died at age 72 in London....
Island Records: 60 Years Celebrated at GRAMMY Museum
Island Records celebrates 60 years with a special event at GRAMMY Museum featuring founder Chris Blackwell and president Darcus Beese, plus performance by Jessie Reyez....
Another Industry Vet Dies
Music industry veteran Danny Sims, who signed Bob Marley and the Wailers in the early '60s, has died. Sims was instrumental in launching modern reggae....