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Gerald Wexler (January 10, 1917 – August 15, 2008) was a music journalist turned music producer, and was a major influence on American popular music from the 1950s through the 1980s.
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- Kansas State University (B.A., Journalism, 1946)
- 1940s–1990s
- Gerald Wexler, January 10, 1917, The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Aug 15, 2008 · A tribute to the legendary record man, music producer and music business pioneer who co-founded Atlantic Records and shaped the careers of Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and many others. Learn about his life, his legacy and his impact on the music world.
Ahmet Ertegun Award. One of music’s first producers. Jerry Wexler’s position at Atlantic Records (an upstart, indie label at the time) allowed him to work hands-on with artists and revolutionize the recording process. As a music reporter, he also coined the term “rhythm and blues.”. Jerry Wexler.
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Aug 16, 2008 · By Bruce Weber. Aug. 15, 2008. Jerry Wexler, who as a reporter for Billboard magazine in the late 1940s christened black popular music rhythm and blues, and who as a record producer helped...
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Aug 15, 2008 · Jerry Wexler, the former Atlantic Records co-director who produced some of the most groundbreaking rock and soul music of the 20th century, died Friday. He was 91. Journalist Ashley Kahn spoke...
A look at the legendary Atlantic Records producer behind the sound of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and others. J erry Wexler’s dedication to his job as one of three guiding hands of...
Aug 16, 2008 · By Bruce Weber. Aug. 16, 2008. AP. Jerry Wexler, who as a reporter for Billboard magazine in the late 1940s christened black popular music rhythm and blues, and who as a record producer helped...
