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"Si" Waronker RIP

06/10/05
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(Reuters) Simon "Si" Waronker, founder of Liberty Records, one of the top indie labels of the 1950s and early '60s, died in his sleep Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 90.

During the rock 'n' roll era, Liberty was the home of singer-guitarist-producer Eddie Cochran, teen idol Bobby Vee, rocker-turned-pop vocalist Johnny Burnette and surf duo Jan & Dean.[see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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