Ahmet Ertegun
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Ahmet Ertegun was a Turkish-American businessman, songwriter, record executive and philanthropist.
Ertegun c. 1960
The Ertegun family in 1942, with Ahmet at left
Ahmet (left) with his brother Nesuhi, around 1960
Gravesite of Ahmet Ertegun and family
Atlantic Records
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Atlantic Recording Corporation is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson. Over the course of its first two decades, starting from the release of its first
Ahmet Ertegun
…December 14, 2006) was a Turkish-American businessman, songwriter, record executive and philanthropist. Ertegun was the co-founder and president of Atlantic Records. He discovered and championed many leading rhythm and blues and rock musicians. Ertegun also wrote classic blues and pop songs. He served as the chairman…
"Weird Al" Yankovic edits Atlantic Records' Wikipedia page to read "YOU SUCK!" in the music video for the song "White & Nerdy".