Pop music publisher dies, at 65
NZPA-AP London Dick James, who made a fortune publishing music by The Beatles and Elton John, has died of a heart attack. He was 65. Mr James began his career as a singer, achieving fame as a teenager for singing the theme song of the television series, “Robin Hood.” In 1962, The Beatles were having difficulty getting their songs published. Mr James formed Northern Songs to handle their recordings. The move made him a millionaire and a major force in British music publishing. Mr James went on to handle music by Billy J. Kramer, Cilla Black, and Gerry and the Pacemakers.
In 1967, he signed Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Press, 7 February 1986, Page 26
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