Music Mogul Seymour Stein, Who Discovered Madonna and Talking Heads, Passes Away at 80.
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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 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.
- Seymour Stein, music mogul who discovered Madonna, Talking Heads and more, dies aged 80 The Guardian
- Seymour Stein, Record Industry Giant Who Signed Madonna, Dies at 80 The New York Times
- Seymour Stein dead: Record exec who signed Madonna passes away from cancer Daily Mail
- Seymour Stein, Legendary Music Exec Who Signed Madonna and Talking Heads, Dies at 80 Variety
- Seymour Stein, Sire Co-Founder Who Signed Madonna and Ramones, Dies at 80 Pitchfork
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