Hy Weiss
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This article is about the record label founder. For the American 1920s mobster, see Hymie Weiss.
Hyman Y. "Hy" Weiss (February 12, 1923 – March 20, 2007)[1] was an American record producer of pop and rhythm and blues music in the 1950s and 1960s, and the founder of Old Town Records.
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Born | Hyman Y. Weiss (1923-02-12)February 12, 1923 Cuca, Argeș County, Romania |
Died | March 20, 2007(2007-03-20) (aged 84) Englewood, New Jersey, United States |
Occupation | Record producer |
Known for | Owner of Old Town Records |
Spouse | Rosalyn Weiss |
Children | 3 including Barry Weiss |
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