ISLAND RECORDS

Chris Blackwell is the founder of Island Records in 1959 where he formed the label in Jamaica, he was on holiday in Jamaica in which he came across a band which he liked and chose to record them and promote their music. However, the label started to achieve major success worldwide in the 1970's. When island records came to the UK, they brought a pop/reggae influence genre which was slightly unusual at the time. Some key artists that have been part of Island Records include: Bob Marley, U2, Nick Drake, Roxy Music and Sly and Robbie.