Legendary Record Exec Howie Klein Passes Away
Update: 2025-12-27
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Howie Klein, a legendary record executive, has passed away at 77 after a battle with cancer. Born in Brooklyn, he started his career booking acts and became a DJ, championing punk and new wave. He co-founded four fifteen Records and later joined Sire and Reprise Records, working with artists like Lou Reed, Green Day, and Neil Young. Klein was a fierce advocate for artist freedom and against censorship, earning awards from the ACLU. He continued supporting progressive causes through his blog until his passing, leaving behind a legacy of bold advocacy in the music world.
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