Tribute to Ahmet Ertegun (Atlantic Records)

Headroom · #1 12-15-2006, 12:40 AM

An immigrant to the US who, as co-founder of Atlantic records, was instrumental in discovering and nurturing some of the greatest art and artists produced in the 20th century. Thanks Mr. Ertgun, you will be missed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmet_Ertegun

bongomania · #2 12-15-2006, 02:59 AM

For sure. Before the internet, in order for an artist to be broadcast, somebody had to believe in them. Ertegun was the believer that some of our great musicians needed.

jkritchey · #3 12-15-2006, 07:19 AM

What a pioneer! He'll be missed. Imagine actually taking chances in pop music....

I didn't know he had involvement with soccer. Additionally cool...

Dr. Cheese · #4 12-15-2006, 08:38 AM

It is not an exagerration to say that we wouldn't recognize today's music if he hadn't been involved in its development. He was a true giant in the field.

**john turner** · #5 12-15-2006, 08:40 AM

he was awesome. they just don't have guys like him anymore in positions of authority at the labels.

Atoz · #6 12-16-2006, 02:10 AM

Quite an individual. How disappointed must he have been at the manufactured, image-first, cookie-cutter state of popular music today?

machine gewehr · #7 12-16-2006, 01:38 PM

"First time I saw Ray I told him, 'You are the f**king end, you know.'"

R.I.P.

buzzbass · #8 05-02-2007, 10:05 AM

I hadn't heard, when did he pass ?