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January 30, 2021
Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell Curates 'The Vinyl Series'
ISLAND RECORDS was founded in JAMAICA in 1959 by 22-year old CHRIS BLACKWELL. The label has been inextricably linked to the story of its founder who, has recently curated a series of compilation LPs, featuring his hand-picked tracks that correspond with … more »
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January 29, 2021
Island Records Founder Chris Blackwell Curates 'The Vinyl Series'
ISLAND RECORDS was founded in JAMAICA in 1959 by 22-year old CHRIS BLACKWELL. The label has been inextricably linked to the story of its founder who, has recently curated a series of compilation LPs, featuring his hand-picked tracks that correspond with … more »
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May 26, 2006
Desmond Dekker Dies
Condolences to family and friends of DESMOND DEKKER, the Jamaican ska and reggae singer who had a worldwide hit in 1969 with "THE ISRAELITES." DEKKER died at his home in SURREY, ENGLAND of an apparent heart attack on THURSDAY at 64. DEKKER is … more »
