Ahmet Ertegun

Ahmet Ertegun
Ertegun c. 1960
Background information
Birth name	Ahmet Munir
Also known as	A. Nugetre
Born	(1923-07-31)July 31, 1923 Istanbul, Turkey
Origin	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died	December 14, 2006(2006-12-14) (aged 83) New York City, U.S.
Genres	Blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll
Occupation(s)	Record label executive, record producer, songwriter, composer, philanthropist
Years active	1944–2006
Labels	Atlantic

Ahmet Ertegun (/ˈɑːmɛt ˈɛərtəɡən/ AH-met AIR-tə-gən; Turkish: Ahmet Zahrettin Sebuhi Ertegün, pronounced [ahˈmet eɾteˈɟyn]; July 31, 1923 – 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 of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and museum, located in Cleveland, Ohio. Ertegun has been described as "one of the most significant figures in the modern recording industry."^[1] In 2017 he was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in recognition of his work in the music business.

Ertegun helped foster ties between the U.S. and Turkey, his birthplace. He served as the chairman of the American Turkish Society for over 20 years until his death.^[2] He also co-founded the New York Cosmos soccer team of the original North American Soccer League.