Dick Rowe, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Dick Rowe

British record producer

Date of Birth: 09-Jun-1921

Date of Death: 06-Jun-1986

Profession: composer, record producer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Richard Paul "Dick" Rowe (9 June 1921 – 6 June 1986) was Head of A&R ( Singles) at Decca Records from the 1950s to the 1970s. He is historically presented in popular musical history as the man who did not sign the Beatles, even after their manager Brian Epstein paid Decca to provide a one-hour audition.
George Harrison says he told their manager, "Guitar groups are on their way out, Mr.
Epstein".
He is also attributed as having said "Not to mince words, Mr.
Epstein, but we don't like your boys' sound." He later signed the Rolling Stones after their audition, thanks to an introduction and encouragement from Harrison.