Sire Records Co-Founder Seymour Stein, Who Signed Madonna and Ramones, Dies at 80.
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Seymour Stein, the co-founder of Sire Records, has died at the age of 80. Stein was responsible for signing some of the most iconic artists in popular music, including Madonna, Ramones, and Talking Heads. He was a key champion of punk rock and new wave and helped break the careers of many artists. Stein was also part of the group of industry professionals who started the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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