1986 (Jun 6) – Dick Rowe, ‘The Man Who Turned Down The Beatles’ Dies

June 6, 1986

A&R man Dick Rowe died of diabetes. Rowe became famous for not signing The Beatles to Decca records and made the classic quote ‘Nobody cares about guitar group’s anymore.’ He did however sign The Rolling Stones to Decca.

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