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To celebrate late legend Seymour Stein, Billboard takes a look back at Sire Records -- the label Stein co-founded -- and its 50 biggest hits.

Besides launching the careers of Talking Heads, the Ramones and The Pretenders, Stein worked with the Rolling Stones, Lou Reed and Depeche Mode, among others

Besides launching the careers of Talking Heads, the Ramones and The Pretenders, Stein worked with the Rolling Stones, Lou Reed and Depeche Mode, among others.

Madonna remembered late record executive Seymour Stein, who helped launch her career in 1983 after signing her to Sire Records in an emotional tribute.Stein passed away at his home in Los Angeles on...

Madonna Explains How She Was First Discovered in Touching Tribute After Seymour Stein’s Death: ‘I Am Weeping As I Write This Down’ Madonna is remembering Seymour Stein, and sharing the incredible story of her rise to fame. The record industry executive sadly passed away at the age of 80 over…

Music executive co-founded Sire Records, also inked deals with The Ramones and The Pretenders, said he felt pressured to stay in closet due to Judaism

A "weeping" Madonna mourns the death of Seymour Stein, the record label executive who discovered her, in an emotional post on Instagram

Over the weekend, Seymour Stein — the record executive who co-founded Sire Records and discovered a great number of artists — passed away at 80. Among the many influential artists he took a chance on early in their careers was Madonna. On social media today, Madonna shared a statement reflecting on how she and Stein first crossed paths.

Madonna pays tribute to Seymour Stein: 'He shaped my world' - The Number One music magazine feat. band & artist news, reviews, interviews, videos & gossip UK & worldwide.

Madonna pays tribute to late Sire Records co-founder Seymour Stein, who signed her to her first record contract.