Ahmet Ertegun
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Ahmet Ertegun circa 1960
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | A. Nugetre |
| Born |
July 31, 1923 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Origin | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Died | December 14, 2006 (aged 83) New York City, United States |
| Genres | Blues, rhythm and blues, Rock n roll |
| Occupation(s) | Record label executive, record producer, songwriter, composer, philanthropist |
| Labels | Atlantic |
Ahmet Ertegun (/ˈɑːmɛt ˈɛrtəɡən/, Turkish spelling: Ahmet Ertegün ([ahˈmet eɾteˈɟyn]); (July 31 [O.S. 18 July] 1923 – December 14, 2006) was a Turkish-American businessman, songwriter and philanthropist.
He was best known as the co-founder and president of Atlantic Records, and for discovering and championing many leading rhythm and blues and rock musicians. He also wrote classic blues and pop songs, and served as the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and museum, located in Cleveland, Ohio. Ertegun has been described as "one of the most significant figures in the modern recording industry."
He was also a significant figure in fostering ties between the U.S. and Turkey, his birthplace. He served as the chairman of the American Turkish Society for over 20 years until his death. He also co-founded the New York Cosmos soccer team of the original North American Soccer League.
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