STATEMENT FROM THE STEIN FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF SEYMOUR STEIN 1942-2023
NEW YORK, April 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seymour Stein, the co-founder of Sire Records, passed away this morning, April 2nd, in Los Angeles at the age of 80, following a battle with cancer. He was a pioneering figure in the music industry, whose unique ability to anticipate musical trends and discover and nurture revolutionary artists left an indelible mark on the contemporary cultural landscape.
- – Mandy Stein, daughter of Seymour Stein
NEW YORK, April 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seymour Stein, the co-founder of Sire Records, passed away this morning, April 2nd, in Los Angeles at the age of 80, following a battle with cancer. - Following his high school graduation, Stein became a full-time member of the Billboard staff.
- In 1966, Stein co-founded Sire Productions with producer Richard Gottehrer, and Sire Records was officially launched the following year.
- Stein put New Wave music – a term he coined – on the mainstream map with the likes of Talking Heads and the Pretenders.