Seymour Stein
American music executive (1942–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Seymour Steinbigle (April 18, 1942 – April 2, 2023),[1] known professionally as Seymour Stein, was an American entrepreneur and music executive. He co-founded Sire Records and was vice president of Warner Bros. Records.[2][3] With Sire, Stein signed bands that became central to the new wave era of the 1970s and 1980s, including Talking Heads and The Pretenders; he signed Madonna as well. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.
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Born | Seymour Steinbigle (1942-04-18)April 18, 1942 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 2, 2023(2023-04-02) (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Children | 2, including Mandy Stein |
Awards | Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
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