Bob Marley ringtones dispute continues
The Marley family's dispute with Universal and Verizon over exclusive Bob Marley ringtones continues, with Universal now allowing other platforms to distribute them.…
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Blackwell and de Buretel team up on publishing venture
Island founder Chris Blackwell and former Virgin exec Emmanuel de Buretel are combining their publishing companies, with The Sunshine Underground and Kano among first signings.…
George Martin reportedly heading for UK Hall of Fame
According to Billboard, producer George Martin will be inducted into the UK Music Hall Of Fame this year, receiving the honorary member trophy.…
Wailer court case continues
Testimony in London has heard from Island Records founder Chris Blackwell and Rita Marley over whether the Barrett brothers were central to Bob Marley's music in a royalties case.…
Bowie and Cream to get lifetime Grammys
David Bowie and Cream are among artists receiving lifetime achievement Grammys, with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell getting a Trustees Award.…
Willie Nelson to release reggae album 'Countryman'
Willie Nelson is set to release 'Countryman', a reggae album he first planned ten years ago with Island's Chris Blackwell, including covers of Jimmy Cliff and Johnny Cash.…