Monday, December 20, 2010

50 Years of Island Adventures: Chris Blackwell Talks to NPR...

50 Years of Island Adventures: Chris Blackwell Talks to NPR...: "














Full audio on NPR:




Island Records turns 50 this year. It’s the label that brought reggae from Jamaica to the world, while also showcasing British folk rockers from the ‘60s and ‘70s and a lot of influential pop artists. A new book, The Story of Island Records, is filled with essays and memorable album artwork. Chris Blackwell, Island’s founder, tells Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon that the role of record labels has changed from when he was growing up listening to music…









Read and comment. From thedailyswarm.com."

No comments:

Post a Comment