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Title: Jerry Wexler, Produced Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Dies at 91
Post by: bijou on August 15, 2008, 01:12:46 PM

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Aug. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Jerry Wexler, the feisty Atlantic Records executive who coined the term ``rhythm and blues'' and produced some of the standout recordings by Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett, has died. He was 91.

Wexler, who suffered from congenital heart disease, died this morning at his home in Sarasota, Florida, the Associated Press reported.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aDNBys2r6PmU&refer=us

RIP

Title: Re: Jerry Wexler, Produced Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Dies at 91
Post by: Lord Undies on August 15, 2008, 01:28:00 PM

Com'on, folks!  Gives this thread the R-E-S-P-E-C-T it deserves.

Rest in peace, Mr. Wexler.  Thanks for the music.