Dick James
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For the American football player, see Dick James (American football).
Dick James (born Reginald Leon Isaac Vapnick; 12 December 1920 – 1 February 1986) was a British music publisher and singer. He and Brian Epstein established the Beatles' publisher Northern Songs. Later, with his son Stephen, James founded the DJM record label and recording studios, which signed Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Born | Reginald Isaac Leon Vapnick (1920-12-12)12 December 1920 London, England |
Died | 1 February 1986(1986-02-01) (aged 65) London, England |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Unit | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Parachute Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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