Guest Fresh Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Jerry Wexler,the former Billboard magazine reporter and famous record producer died today in Sarasota,FL at the age of 91.He was often credited as the person who coined the term "rhythm and blues".He was responsible for bringing Dusty Springfield to Memphis and her successful recording session that turned out "Son of a Preacher".He and those of his caliber are certainly in short supply today.Rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny S. Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Pick up the DVD "Tom Dowd, the Language of Music".there's great footage, and tons of interviews with Jerry Wexler, and the Formation of Atlantic Records.A truly great film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacote Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 ........yes, danny, that is a fantastic doc!!!...he was a visioinary man and a very eloquent speaker/storyteller........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Jerry Wexler, Ahmet Ertegun, etc., the world will never see musical minds like that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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