Tribute to Seymour Stein (Sire Records)

SIGHT and SOUND

Sire records Co-founder/President Seymour Stein has passed away at the age of 80. We pay tribute to a true maverick and musical pulse reader that defined multiple eras and genres. The Man who Signed the Ramones and Madonna has a legacy as rich as the amount of people touched by his life and passing. From late 70s alternative/art rock to 80s new wave - he helped cultivate a sounds of generations. Signing everyone from Echo and the Bunnymen to Depeche Mode and the Cure in the 80s, he along with his wife Linda and Team helped create an legendary roster of artists today. Many are rock and roll hall of famers and pioneers in the music industry. Later while still at the Sire records helm bands like the Hives, Tegan and Sara saw their US label bring them to the forefront of American audiences with US breakout records arriving via Sire. Albums from Ice-T to Finnish heroes HIM-Sire released an embarrassment of riches. Seymour Stein was at the helm for most, retiring in 2018 at 75. Thanks for everything Seymour!