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Ahmet Ertegun ( / ˈɑːmɛt ˈɛərtəɡən / AH-met AIR-tə-gən; Turkish: Ahmet Zahrettin Sebuhi Ertegün, pronounced [ahˈmet eɾteˈɟyn]; July 31, 1923 – December 14, 2006) was a Turkish-American businessman, songwriter, record executive and philanthropist. Ertegun was the co-founder and president of Atlantic Records.
Dec 15, 2006 · Ahmet Ertegun was born in Istanbul on July 31, 1923. His father, Mehmet Munir, was the legal counselor to Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey.
May 2, 2007 · Learn about the life and legacy of Ahmet Ertegun, the Turkish-born entrepreneur who created Atlantic Records and shaped the history of popular music in America. From his childhood in Istanbul to his death in New York, Ertegun was a passionate lover of jazz, rock, blues and high life.
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Ahmet Ertegun co-founded Atlantic Records and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He was a pioneer of the independent record industry and a champion of new talent and trends.
May 2, 2007 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ahmet Ertegun, the Turkish-born music executive who co-founded Atlantic Records and signed many legendary artists. Explore his early years, his role in the Atlantic Sound, his involvement in rock and roll, his contributions to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more.
May 26, 2021 · Learn how Ahmet Ertegun, a Turkish Muslim born in Istanbul, became the founder and leader of Atlantic Records and shaped the popular music of the twentieth century. Discover his journey from diplomatic son of a Turkish ambassador to a jazz and blues lover in Washington DC, and his rise to fame and influence in the American music industry.
Dec 17, 2006 · Mr. Ertegun’s brother died in 1989. He is survived by his wife, Mica, and a sister. Mr. Ertegun will be buried in a private ceremony in his native Turkey, said Bob Kaus, a spokesman for Atlantic ...
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