Chris Blackwell is a British-Jamaican music producer and entrepreneur, best known for founding the record label Island Records in 1959. He played a significant role in promoting reggae music and artists like Bob Marley, helping to bring Jamaican music to a global audience. Under Blackwell's leadership, Island Records became a major force in the music industry, signing various influential artists across genres. His vision and dedication to music have earned him recognition as a key figure in the development of popular music, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s.