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music2 years ago

Remembering Seymour Stein: The Man Who Signed Madonna and the Ramones.

Chris Frantz, drummer of Talking Heads, remembers Seymour Stein, co-founder of Sire Records, who had a rare ear for talent and signed many great artists including Talking Heads, Madonna, Lou Reed, and Depeche Mode. Stein fell in love with Talking Heads' music at CBGB's and offered to sign them. He coined the term "New Wave" to help get their music played on the radio. Stein was a true musicologist and collector of art and antiques, and his support for Talking Heads never wavered.

via Variety|
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entertainment2 years ago

Madonna Mourns Loss of Record Executive Seymour Stein, Cites His Influence on Her Career

Madonna paid tribute to Seymour Stein, the record executive who initially signed her, after his death at the age of 80. She posted a series of pictures with him on Instagram, calling him "one of the most influential" people in her life. Stein signed notable music acts such as the Talking Heads, the Ramones, and the Pretenders, among others, and paved the way for Madonna to release her first self-titled studio album just shy of forty years ago, in July of 1983.

via CNN|
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music2 years ago

Remembering Seymour Stein: The Record Executive Who Shaped Madonna's Career.

Madonna paid tribute to Seymour Stein, the co-founder of Sire Records and the man who discovered her, after he passed away at the age of 80. She shared a statement on social media, reflecting on how they first met and how he changed and shaped her world. Stein signed Madonna to his record label after hearing her demo of "Everybody" in a hospital room where he was being treated for a heart ailment. Madonna described Stein as intense, wickedly funny, a little bit crazy, and deeply intuitive, with an ear like no other.

via Stereogum|
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music2 years ago

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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entertainment2 years ago

Record Executive Seymour Stein, Who Discovered Madonna, Dies at 80.

Seymour Stein, co-founder of Sire Records and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has died at the age of 80 after battling cancer. Stein helped launch the careers of Madonna, Talking Heads, and many others during his time as a record executive. He was known for his deep knowledge and appreciation of music and signed deals with several iconic bands during the New Wave era. Stein was briefly married to record promoter Linda Adler and had two children, including filmmaker Mandy Stein. He came out as gay after his divorce and never remarried.

via New York Post |
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entertainment2 years ago

Sire Records co-founder who signed Madonna and The Ramones dies at 80.

Seymour Stein, the founder of Sire Records who helped launch the careers of Madonna, Talking Heads, and many others, died at age 80. Stein was known for his deep knowledge and appreciation of music and would prove an astute judge of talent during the 1970s era of New Wave, a term he helped popularize. His most lucrative discovery happened in the early 1980s when he heard the demo tape of Madonna. Sire artists also included Ice T, the Smiths, Depeche Mode, the Replacements, and Echo and the Bunnymen, along with the more-established Lou Reed and Brian Wilson.

via NPR|
#entertainment#madonna#new-wave
music2 years ago

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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music2 years ago

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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music2 years ago

Music Mogul Seymour Stein, Who Discovered Madonna and More, Dies at 80.

Seymour Stein, the co-founder of Sire Records and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, has died at the age of 80. Stein signed legendary artists such as Madonna and The Ramones at Sire, and was also a former vice president at Warner Bros. Records. He began his career in the music industry as a teenager working at Billboard. Stein was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 and received the Recording Academy’s prestigious Trustees Award in 2018.

via Billboard|
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music-industry2 years ago

Seymour Stein, Iconic Record Executive Who Signed Madonna and More, Passes Away at 80

Seymour Stein, the music executive who signed Madonna, the Ramones, Talking Heads, and the Pretenders to his label Sire and helped found the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 80. Stein was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of pop music and his ability to turn great music into hit records. He was also a collector of art and antiques. Stein's daughter Mandy confirmed that he died at his home in Los Angeles on Sunday due to cancer.

via The New York Times|
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music2 years ago

Legendary Record Executive Seymour Stein Dies at 80, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Iconic Signings.

Seymour Stein, the co-founder of Sire Records, has died at the age of 80 after a long battle with cancer. Stein's imprint launched Madonna's career and signed early punk rock and new wave icons such as the Ramones and Talking Heads. He was known for his independent approach to the record business and his ability to take risks on unproven, often underground talent that paid off on the charts. Stein was indisputably one of the greatest A&R executives in modern music history.

via Variety|
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