# Island Records founder Chris Blackwell's autobiography is fantastic - Must read for music lovers

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**Created:** [June 15, 2022, 7:45am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/island-records-founder-chris-blackwells-autobiography-is-fantastic-must-read-for-music-lovers/204047 "2022-06-15T07:45:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 7:45am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/island-records-founder-chris-blackwells-autobiography-is-fantastic-must-read-for-music-lovers/204047/1 "2022-06-15T07:45:37Z")

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Really fascinating history of 60s-80s rock, psychedelia, reggae and new wave. Brilliant memoirs, anecdotes and insights from a level-headed gentleman of the industry. A must listen for anyone seriously interested in modern music…

> **[The Islander](https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Islander/Chris-Blackwell/9781982172695)**
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> In the vein of Sound Man and The Soundtrack of My Life, a lyrical, warmhearted, and inspirational memoir from the founder of Island Records about h...

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**Post date:** [June 15, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/island-records-founder-chris-blackwells-autobiography-is-fantastic-must-read-for-music-lovers/204047/2 "2022-06-15T13:55:34Z")

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Sounds like my next book and music pairing after the Brian Jones bio.

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**Post date:** [June 16, 2022, 7:56am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/island-records-founder-chris-blackwells-autobiography-is-fantastic-must-read-for-music-lovers/204047/3 "2022-06-16T07:56:09Z")

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Really essential reading for any fan of popular music. I just finished it, it’s a real privilege to have been able to be share in some of those memories.