Ahmet Ertegun nickname(s):
A. Nugetre
Ahmet Ertegun date of birth:
July 31, 1923
How old was Ahmet Ertegun when died?
83
Where was Ahmet Ertegun born?
Istanbul, Turkey
When did Ahmet Ertegun die?
December 14, 2006
How tall is Ahmet Ertegun?
5' 5" (165 cm)
Ahmet Ertegun body shape:
Average
What color is Ahmet Ertegun's hair?
Bald
Is Ahmet Ertegun gay or straight?
Straight
What is Ahmet Ertegun's ethnicity?
White
What is Ahmet Ertegun nationality?
Turkish
Where did Ahmet Ertegun go to school?
St. John's College, U.S.
Where did Ahmet Ertegun go to university?
Georgetown University
What is Ahmet Ertegun's occupation?
Producer, Songwriter, Businessman
Ahmet Ertegun claim to fame:
Founder and President of Atlantic Records
What genre is Ahmet Ertegun's work?
Blues, rhythm and blues, Rock n roll
Short Biography
Ahmet Ertegun /ˈɑːmɛt ˈɛrtəɡən/, (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 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."