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