Dick James

For the American football player, see Dick James (American football).
Not to be confused with American singer Rick James.

Dick James
Born
Isaac Vapnick

(1920-12-12)12 December 1920
London, England
Died1 February 1986(1986-02-01) (aged 65)
London, England
Other namesRichard Leon James
Occupations
  • Singer
  • music publisher
Years active
  • 1937–1986

Richard Leon James (born Isaac Vapnick; 12 December 1920 – 1 February 1986) was a British music publisher and singer. He and Brian Epstein established The Beatles' publishing company, Northern Songs. Later, with his son Stephen, James founded the DJM record label and recording studios, which signed Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

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