I have been watching and listening to a series of interviews with Chris Blackwell.  Blackwell is the founder of Island Records and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in music-industry history.  Bob Marley was discovered by Island records and the label was responsible for the rise of reggae’s musical prominence  in the 70’s and 80’s.   Other Island alumni include, Traffic, Tom Waits, Fairport Convention, Robert Palmer, The Pogues, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Anthrax. Continue reading Chris Blackwell and the state of the music industry →