Dick James
Born
December 12, 1920
Died
February 1, 1986 (65 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
East End, London, England, UK
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.