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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, the music magnate who founded Atlantic Records and shaped the careers of John Coltrane, Ray Charles, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and many others, died yesterday in...
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.
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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.
Dec 15, 2006 · Ahmet Ertegun, who helped define American music as the founder of Atlantic Records, a label that popularized the gritty R&B of Ray Charles, the classic soul of Aretha Franklin and the...
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 · WASHINGTON — Ahmet Ertegun was as much an icon as any rock, soul or jazz legend who ever passed through Atlantic Records, the label he co-founded in 1947 and turned into one of the most ...
