Howie Klein: Music Exec & Activist
Update: 2025-12-25
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Howie Klein, a veteran record executive and political activist, passed away at 77 after a long battle with cancer. Klein rose to prominence in the 80s and 90s, leading Warner Music and Sire Records, home to stars like Madonna and the Smiths. He co-founded four fifteen Records and championed the San Francisco punk scene. Klein was a fierce advocate against music censorship and led Rock the Vote. His legacy lives on through his activism and the artists he nurtured.
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