RIP legendary music man & SIRE Records Founder Seymour Stein

[Tres Discrete]

Ugh…lost my father a week ago & now this.
When I first started working at Warner Bros. Records in 1988, I was as thrilled to meet Seymour as any artist - since he signed so many of my favorite artists (look up SIRE Records & see for yourself…you’re sure to find a few of your favorites…)
He worked out of the Warner Bros. Office in NYC, and was extremely kind & funny - would always make time to talk - even after I left WB.
Rest in Peace, Seymour, you were one of a kind
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/seymour-stein-dead-1235296851/

 

[Quad Linda]

So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your entire family will be in my prayers.

When I joined QQ, my Dad had just been buried. Something I've not shared with anyone on QQ. Everyone here was welcoming, for which I'm eternally grateful.

 

[Tres Discrete]

Thank you very much for your kind words Quad Linda - My father passed suddenly and unexpectedly, so the last week has been a blur. I am sorry for your loss as well - it is never easy…

I agree with you about this forum - lots of good & welcoming folks. It’s nice to find a group of like-minded people - even if we are all a little off our rockers

 

[Tres Discrete]

For anyone not familiar with Seymour & Sire Records, this box set is a pretty good place to start!

https://www.discogs.com/release/2156303-Various-Just-Say-Sire-The-Sire-Records-Story

 

[barfle]

Ugh…lost my father a week ago & now this.
When I first started working at Warner Bros. Records in 1988, I was as thrilled to meet Seymour as any artist - since he signed so many of my favorite artists (look up SIRE Records & see for yourself…you’re sure to find a few of your favorites…)
He worked out of the Warner Bros. Office in NYC, and was extremely kind & funny - would always make time to talk - even after I left WB.
Rest in Peace, Seymour, you were one of a kind
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/seymour-stein-dead-1235296851/

I lost my dad last July, as well. He was almost 98 years old, so I feel fortunate to have had him as long as I did, but the loss remains. My sympathies on both losses.

 

[Tres Discrete]

I lost my dad last July, as well. He was almost 98 years old, so I feel fortunate to have had him as long as I did, but the loss remains. My sympathies on both losses.

Thank you.
My sympathies in your loss as well…but 98 years is a good run for your father!
My Dad was 83, but he did live independently until the end, and went quickly, which is the way he wanted it

 

[Tres Discrete]

For you music fans out there (i.e. all of you!) this link was sent to me by a WB Alumni group for a livestream of Seymour’s memorial service.
I was going to go…but their largest chapel only holds 350 people - I expect half of Manhattan will show up to pay their respects

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-york-ny/seymour-stein-11233305