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Since its founding in 1959, Island Records has been home to legendary artists representing wildly divergent musical styles, yet who share the same maverick, outsider spirit of its founder, Chris Blackwell. Time and again, Blackwell and his Island cohorts identified and nurtured musicians overlooked by other labels, including Bob Marley, U2, Cat Stevens, Grace Jones, Roxy Music, Traffic, Nick Drake, Tom Waits, Robert Palmer, Free, the B-52’s, John Martyn, and Jimmy Cliff.

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. Now, as he turns eighty-five, Blackwell takes us back to the island where it all began: Jamaica.

"Three Wisemen Still Figuring It Out" podcast is an insightful and refreshing show that explores the intricacies of life. Hosts Jeff King, Chris Blackwell, and Josh Vogt offer practical advice and valuable insights on topics ranging from personal growth and relationships to navigating modern society. With a focus on growth and self-improvement, the podcast provides a positive and uplifting listening experience. The hosts share their own relatable stories, successes, and failures to provide meaningful content. They often feature guests from the spiritual and mindfulness communities, and the ...