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Ahmet Ertegun (/ ˈ ɑː m ɛ t ˈ ɛər t ə ɡ ən / 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.
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 Manhattan.
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...
Dec 15, 2006 · NEW YORK — 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 Thursday in...
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 ...
Jul 31, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Ahmet Ertegun, the co-founder of Atlantic Records who shaped the careers of countless R&B and rock stars. Discover his international achievements, his personal relationships with artists, and his influence on the music industry.
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.
