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Which record label was founded by Chris Blackwell in 1959?

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Which record label was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica in 1959?

  1. Island Records

  2. Virgin Records

  3. Motown Records

  4. Atlantic Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Island Records was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica in 1959. It is known for its reggae and ska music releases.

Which artist released their debut album on Island Records in 1962?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jimmy Cliff released his debut album, "Cliff Hanger", on Island Records in 1962.

Which Island Records artist had a hit with the song "Rivers of Babylon" in 1978?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Melodians, a Jamaican reggae group, had a hit with the song "Rivers of Babylon" in 1978, which was released on Island Records.

Which Island Records artist released the album "Legend" in 1984?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's album "Legend", released in 1984 on Island Records, is one of the best-selling reggae albums of all time.

Which Island Records artist had a hit with the song "Red Red Wine" in 1983?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. UB40

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

UB40, a British reggae band, had a hit with the song "Red Red Wine" in 1983, which was released on Island Records.

Which Island Records artist released the album "No Woman, No Cry" in 1974?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's album "No Woman, No Cry", released in 1974 on Island Records, is one of his most popular and critically acclaimed albums.

Which Island Records artist had a hit with the song "Stir It Up" in 1972?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's song "Stir It Up", released in 1972 on Island Records, was a hit single and is considered one of his signature songs.

Which Island Records artist released the album "Exodus" in 1977?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's album "Exodus", released in 1977 on Island Records, is one of his most successful and influential albums.

Which Island Records artist had a hit with the song "I Shot the Sheriff" in 1973?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's song "I Shot the Sheriff", released in 1973 on Island Records, was a hit single and is considered one of his classic songs.

Which Island Records artist released the album "Kaya" in 1978?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's album "Kaya", released in 1978 on Island Records, is known for its laid-back and mellow sound.

Which Island Records artist had a hit with the song "Buffalo Soldier" in 1983?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's song "Buffalo Soldier", released in 1983 on Island Records, was a hit single and is considered one of his most powerful and political songs.

Which Island Records artist released the album "Uprising" in 1980?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's album "Uprising", released in 1980 on Island Records, was his final studio album before his death in 1981.

Which Island Records artist had a hit with the song "One Love" in 1965?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's song "One Love", released in 1965 on Island Records, is considered one of his most iconic and enduring songs.

Which Island Records artist released the album "Survival" in 1979?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's album "Survival", released in 1979 on Island Records, is known for its political and social commentary.

Which Island Records artist had a hit with the song "Redemption Song" in 1980?

  1. Bob Marley

  2. Jimmy Cliff

  3. Toots and the Maytals

  4. The Wailers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's song "Redemption Song", released in 1980 on Island Records, is considered one of his most powerful and poignant songs.

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