A Sad Day in the Music Industry

Ahmet Ertegun, Founding Chairman of Atlantic Records, passed away today in New York City at the age of 83. He had been hospitalized with a head injury since October 29, when he fell backstage at a Rolling Stones concert at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan.

The term “titan of the industry” has been dulled by overuse, but if these words ever truly applied to any individual who has dealt with recording artists and the bottom line, it was the great Ahmet Ertegun. The archetypal record man died today in New York City at age 83, two months after taking a fall during a performance by his beloved Rolling Stones.

Full article and quotes from major industry players here...

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