Dick Rowe (d. June 6 1986) was an A&R man at Decca Records from the 1940s to the 1960s. He is historically presented in popular musical history as, "the man who turned down The Beatles". This is somewhat unfair as he, unlike most A&R men, was at least willing to give the Beatles an audition. He has often been quoted as saying "Guitar groups are on their way out, Mr. Epstein". Wikipedia
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