Chris Blackwell in conversation with Paul Morley - Waterstones TCR

Join us for what promises to be a very special evening with founder of Island Records, Chris Blackwell, as he speaks to music journalist Paul Morley about his autobiography The Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond.

As the founder of Island Records, fabled music producer Chris Blackwell has discovered and worked with some of the most important musicians of the second half of the twentieth century - from Steve Winwood to Cat Stevens, Bob Marley to Grace Jones, U2 to Roxy Music, plus countless others. He is also widely credited with having brought reggae music to the world stage.

In this fascinating memoir, including up to fifty photos supplied by Blackwell's team, the music icon will discuss the many artists he's worked with over the years, as well as unpicking the initiatives, decisions and risks that ultimately brought such success to both Blackwell and his esteemed musical collaborators.

Chris Blackwell will be interviewed by Paul Morley: writer, broadcaster, cultural critic and Blackwell’s collaborator on the book. He wrote for the New Musical Express from 1976 to 1983 and formed the Zang Tumb Tuum record label with record producer Trevor Horn.

Please note, Chris Blackwell will be signing books after the talk.

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