Dick James

Dick James

Known For

Acting

Born

December 12, 1920

Died

February 1, 1986 (aged 65)

Birthplace

East End, London, England, UK

Biography

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.