Does Sire Records still exist?

But in 2000, Sire and the US division of London Records were merged to become one label, London-Sire Records. This partnership, however, was dissolved in April 2003, at which point the company went back to being called Sire Records, and it returned to distribution with Warner Bros. Records once again.

Who owns Sire Records?

Warner Music Group
Sire Records/Parent organizations

Where is Sire Records?

Please use Sire as the primary label instead, as indicated by the logo on the release. Sire Records Ltd. 3300 Warner Blvd.

Who is signed to Asylum Records?

Asylum’s early releases were distributed by Atlantic Records. The same year, Asylum signed Jo Jo Gunne, Linda Ronstadt, John David Souther, Judee Sill, Joni Mitchell and Glenn Frey (whom Geffen encouraged to form the Eagles, with Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner).

Who are the founders of sire music label?

The label was founded in 1966 as Sire Productions by Seymour Stein and Richard Gottehrer, each investing ten thousand dollars into the new company. Its early releases, in 1968, were distributed by London Records.

Who is the current president of Sire Records?

In July 2017, Rani Hancock was named the new President of Sire Records. Co-founder Seymour Stein remained on as Chairman. Hancock had previously been the Executive Vice President and Head of A&R at Island Records. In July 2018, Stein departed from Sire Records after 51 years.

When did Sire Records sign the Tragically Hip?

In 1998, Sire signed a deal with the band The Tragically Hip to distribute their music outside of Canada. Currently, it signs newcomers, including the Ready Set and Lights .

When did London Classics merge with Sire Records?

Sire later left Elektra in 1997, becoming a stand-alone label, and, in 2000, Sire and the US division of London Records ( not London Classics USA) were merged to become London-Sire Records.