Dick James

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.

For the American football player, see Dick James (American football).

Dick James
Born
Reginald Isaac Leon Vapnick

(1920-12-12)12 December 1920
London, England
Died1 February 1986(1986-02-01) (aged 65)
London, England
Occupations
  • Singer
  • music publisher
Years active
  • 1937–1958 (singer)
  • 1958–1986 (music publisher)
Military career
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1942–1945
UnitKing's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Parachute Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
  • Operation Tonga
  • Operation Overlord
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