Ahmet Ertegun

AHMET ERTEGUN
 
 
Ahmet Ertegun  (July 31 [O.S. 18 July] 1923 – December 14, 2006) was a Turkish-American businessman, songwriter and philanthropist.  He was best known as the 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.  Ertegun has been described as “one of the most significant figures in the modern recording industry”.  (More from Wikipedia)
 
 

Goldie and the Gingerbreads was hired to provide the music for a party in 1964 in honor of Andy Warhol’s protegé Baby Jane Holzer; other guests included the Rolling Stones.  Ahmet Ertegun of Atlantic Records was also present and promptly signed the band.  

 

(October 2013)