Happy Birthday and RIP Jerry Wexler.....Atlantic Records..... - TopicsExpress



          

Happy Birthday and RIP Jerry Wexler.....Atlantic Records..... Ertegun recruited Billboard reporter Jerry Wexler in June 1953: who is credited with coining the term rhythm & blues to replace the earlier race music. He was appointed vice-president and purchased 13% of the companys stock for $2,063.25. Wexler and Ertegun soon formed a close partnership which, in collaboration with Tom Dowd, produced thirty R&B hits.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 19:06:55 +0000

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