Loading ...I’m sure most of you have heard the news, godfather of producers, Ahmet Ertegun has passed away recently. He was one of the most influential producers & talent seekers in the music biz, and also a visionary and a benovelent figure who constantly helped young musicians and indie labels. Truly an inspirational figure and an American success story, just like his brother and partner in crime Nesuhi Ertegun. Also he’s probably one of the most successful & influential Turks ever to mark his place in the international society and I thought a small tribute is due.
I’m not gonna write a detailed bio, you can read the one on the Rock’n'Roll hall of fame, or the NY Times Obituary. I just gathered some interesting trivia about him and his brother Nesuhi’s career and included 6 hits from their early period, like Atlantic’s first hit, by Stick Mc Ghee. Obvious megahits like Ben E. King’s Stand by Me and Aretha Franklin’s Chain of Fools are not included!.
Rest in Peace.
Buy his autographical book What I’d Say.
Some famed musicians like Mick Jagger & Phil Collins, talk about Ahmet Ertegun, on youtube.
Stick Mc Ghee – Drinkin’ Wine Spo-dee-o-dee Ruth Brown – Daddy Daddy Wilson Pickett – Mustang Sally Brook Benton – Rainy Night in Georgia Roberta Flack – Killing me softly with his song Ben E. King – Spanish Harlem
