That has set the pattern for the industry: small new label (Chris Blackwell's Island records) discovers new talent (Bob Marley, Roxy Music, U2), turns it into stardust, becomes big label, sells out to the suits (PolyGram).

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But Chris Blackwell, one of Marley's producers and the founder of Island Records, interceded on my behalf, and Mother Booker agreed to grant me an audience.

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"Jonathan wanted to make a film about Jamaica and Rastafari and it was very spiritual, " says Kevin Macdonald, who wound up being the third and final director after Chris Blackwell, the founder of Mr. Marley's record label, Island Records, suggested that Mr. Bing give him a call.

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