Ahmet Ertegun | Vibepedia

Ahmet Ertegun was a Turkish-American businessman, songwriter, and record executive who co-founded Atlantic Records and played a pivotal role in shaping the music industry. He discovered and championed many leading rhythm and blues and rock musicians, including [[aretha-franklin|Aretha Franklin]] and [[ray-charles|Ray Charles]]. Ertegun's legacy extends beyond music, as he also fostered ties between the U.S. and Turkey, his birthplace, and co-founded the [[new-york-cosmos|New York Cosmos]] soccer team.