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Friday, August 15, 2008

Jerry Wexler: Founding Father


One of the true architects of rock ā€˜nā€™ roll died this week: Jerry Wexler, co-builder of Atlantic Records, record producer and musical mentor to Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, to name just a couple. Read of his life here, and witness his legacy here, here and here.
Sic transit Gloria mundiā€¦

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