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“What I always look for in just about any band or artists I sign is their songs.”

Quote by Seymour Stein

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Seymour Stein is an accomplished entrepreneur, born in 1942. He has made significant contributions to the music industry, particularly as a co-founder of Sire Records, where he had a profound impact on the development of independent music. more

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