Madonna, Others Pay Tribute To Late Music Exec Seymour Stein
Legendary music executive Seymour Stein passed away earlier this week at the age of 80. He was married to music, he had an ear for talent and hits that was unrivaled, and he is the man responsible for signing some of the most successful, unique, and influential acts the music biz has ever known including Madonna, Talking Heads, The Ramones, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, The Pretenders, Echo & the Bunnymen, k.d. lang, Soft Cell, and Everything But The Girl to name just a handful.
Stein founded Sire Records and artists wanted to be on his label because of his deep musical passion and knowledge. Arguably his biggest signing ever, Madonna, happened in 1982 when he was in a hospital bed recovering from heart surgery. She was among the many artists paying tribute to Stein this week.
Seymour Stein Has Left Us! I need to catch my breath.
— Madonna (@Madonna) April 3, 2023
He Was one of the most influential Men in my Life!! He changed and Shaped my world. I must Explain. https://t.co/sUe8tWRtQ1 pic.twitter.com/k82Tf60mNn
Seymour Stein was one of the good ones. He could spot something great and/or potentially great in the first few bars in many cases, and sometimes he’d wait for the chorus before he decided if it was any good or not. He had taste (a word not usually associated with a record
— Echo & the Bunnymen (@Bunnymen) April 5, 2023
RIP Seymour Stein. Legendary record man. Signed me to Sire Records in 1984 and bought me my Red 355 from 48th Street to seal the deal. Worked with The Drifters, Rolling Stones & Shangri-Las. Discovered Talking Heads, Ramones & Madonna. Well done Seymour & thank you my friend. pic.twitter.com/p2BGzlpcqU
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) April 3, 2023
Without Seymour Stein who knows what would have happened. Thank you Seymour. RIP 1942-2023. pic.twitter.com/jCamEBb7it
— Will Sergeant (@Will_Fuzz) April 4, 2023
It’s hard to imagine our story without Seymour Stein. His label connected us to the music of the Smiths, the Cure, the Bunnymen, and so many others & he connected us w/ all kinds of experienced and creative people & the might of a major record label - and maybe you too 🙏 RIP 🌊 pic.twitter.com/9uYah4zHQU
— THE OCEAN BLUE (@theoceanblue) April 3, 2023
1/2 - "We are so sorry to hear about the passing of legendary US music guru Seymour Stein, who was such a huge part of Erasure's US success, and of the wonderful Paul O'Grady. Farewell to you both, it was lovely to have known you. pic.twitter.com/jLKVd6XlZU
— Erasure (Official) (@erasureinfo) April 3, 2023
Seymour Stein, you will be greatly missed. You were always so gracious and supportive of the @RamonesOfficial, and to Johnny and @lindaramone. The Johnny Ramone Army sends its love to Mandy Stein and all of Seymour’s family at this sad time. Legends never die. 💕💕💕 pic.twitter.com/atPq34XozH
— Johnny Ramone (@johnnyramone) April 3, 2023
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— k.d. lang (@kdlang) April 3, 2023
Swift rebirth my friend. 🙏🏼
RIP Seymour Stein. Classic old school record company guy. He tried to sign me in the early 80’s but we didn’t like the deal. Still, he was a Man who didn’t hold grudges and occasionally advised us throughout the years. I always liked him. Now spinning vinyl in musical heaven❤️ pic.twitter.com/COC1CkwQdL
— Simply Red ❤️ (@SimplyRedHQ) April 3, 2023
Rest in peace...the legendary Seymour Stein. pic.twitter.com/h09NNoKrKq
— Natalie Merchant (@NatalieMerchant) April 4, 2023
The Legend Seymour Stein passed away.. He signed Me, BodyCount, Madonna, Lou Reed, Talking Heads, The Ramones and many more incredible groups. He asked me of all people the induct Him into the RockNRoll Hall of Fame. It’s a Sad day for me and all of music. Love you Seymour 🙏… https://t.co/9s2gVYMaSp
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) April 3, 2023
