Which famous British rock band was famously rejected by Decca Records in 1962?
The Rolling Stones
The Who
The Beatles
Pink Floyd
Answer
Decca Records rejected The Beatles in 1962, a decision that is now considered one of the biggest mistakes in music history. The label's A&R executive at the time, Dick Rowe, reportedly told the band's manager, Brian Epstein, that "guitar groups are on their way out."
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