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“I used to drink a bottle of vodka a day, every day, for about 40 years and it never occurred to me it'd kill me. If I'd have continued it might have killed me. My doctor said I should stick to wine.”

Quote by Ahmet Ertegun

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Ahmet Ertegun (July 31, 1923 – December 14, 2006) was a Turkish‑American music executive and songwriter best known as the co‑founder of Atlantic Records. Through his keen ear for talent and visionary business sense, he helped bring rhythm‑and‑blues, soul, and rock music into the mainstream, launching the careers of legends such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding. Ertegun’s cross‑cultural perspective and genuine care for artists made him a pivotal bridge between African‑American music and global popular culture, earning him a lasting place in music history. more

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