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Legendary Record Executive Seymour Stein Passes Away at 80.

Seymour Stein, the record executive who signed the Ramones, Talking Heads, the Pretenders, and Madonna to his Sire label, died at the age of 80 in Los Angeles. Stein's influence extended outside of Sire, as he helped co-found the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1983. He was inducted into the institution in 2005. Stein's passion for music helped change the contours of the industry, and he was part of the team that developed the Hot 100, the chart that became the industry standard.

via Los Angeles Times|

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Music Mogul Seymour Stein, Who Discovered Madonna and Talking Heads, Passes Away at 80.

Seymour Stein, the co-founder of Sire Records, has died at the age of 80 after a long battle with cancer. Stein was responsible for launching the careers of Madonna, Talking Heads, the Ramones, and many more. He signed Madonna to Sire Records after hearing her demo for "Everybody" while recovering from open-heart surgery. Stein continued to search for new talent well into his 70s and signed alternative acts such as Regina Spektor and Tegan and Sara. Stein revealed in his memoir that he had known he was gay since he was a teenager.

via The Guardian|

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Sire Records Co-Founder Seymour Stein, Who Signed Madonna and Ramones, Dies at 80.

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.

via Pitchfork|

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