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Chris Blackwell
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Son of
Blanche Blackwell
, friend of
Ian Fleming
. His father Joseph Blackwell was heir to the Crosse & Blackwell food empire.
Was almost single-handedly responsible for bringing reggae music to the world outside of Jamaica by signing
Bob Marley
to Island Records.
Sold Island Records to PolyGram (now Universal Music) in 1991.
Founded the Palm Pictures group in 1997.
He owns "James Bond" writer
Ian Fleming
's former Jamaican home, Goldeneye. It is now a luxury resort. Blackwell grew up nearby.
Founded Island Records in 1960.
Portrayed by James Norton in the biopic Bob Marley: One Love (2024).
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