Howie Klein: Music Industry Legend Passes
Update: 2025-12-28
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Howie Klein, a pioneering figure in the music industry, has passed away at seventy-seven. He started as a punk radio host, later becoming a top executive at Sire and Reprise Records, shaping careers for legends like Lou Reed and Green Day. Klein co-founded four fifteen Records and championed free speech and progressive causes. His influence on punk, alternative, and rock scenes is undeniable.
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