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Location: New Jersey! | Very sad news my fellow SMFs. Last Saturday, I heard that Ahmet Ertegun, co-founder and chairman of Atlantic Records passed away. He was 83 years old. Alot of the legendary artists to grace his label looked up to him including Led Zeppelin and Yes as well as several others. [url=http://www.rhino.com/rzine/StoryKeeper.lasso?StoryID=1009]Click here[/url] for the whole story. Also, the official site of his legendary label has set up this great [url=http://www.atlanticrecords.com/ahmet/]tribute page[/url]. In addition to having TS, Atlantic has also had well known artists like:
Ray Charles
Bobby Darin
Aretha Franklin
Led Zeppelin
Cream
Derek and the Dominos
Yes
AC/DC
Foreigner
Alphaville
Laura Branigan
Phil Collins
INXS
Roger Daltrey
Peter Frampton
Skid Row
Pantera
Tori Amos
King Missile
Stone Temple Pilots
Mr. Big
Kid Rock
The Darkness
So many legendary artists. I'll never forget you, Mr. Ertegun. You have created the greatest record company of all time. Thank you, and Rest in Peace. :'( |
