Sylvia Rhone (born March 11, 1952) is an American record company executive. Since 2019, she is the chair and CEO of Epic Records , a label owned by Sony Music Entertainment .
61-521: Rhone served previously in senior positions at Vested In Culture, Universal Motown , Elektra Entertainment Group , and Atlantic Records . In October 2004, Rhone was appointed president of Motown Records and executive vice president of Universal Records . Prior to her Universal Motown role, Rhone served as chairwoman and CEO of the Elektra Entertainment Group . Rhone's appointment in 1994 as chairwoman and CEO of EEG established her as
122-625: A Light , about The Rolling Stones ' concert at the Beacon Theatre in New York at which Ertegun sustained the injury that ultimately ended his life, contains a dedication to Ertegun. Andrea Corr 's solo album Ten Feet High is also dedicated "To the memory of Ahmet Ertegun". In honor of the barriers the Ertegun brothers broke during their time in segregated Washington, the Turkish Ambassador to
183-411: A Swedish-American actress, fashion model, and set designer, who was the daughter of Carl Enstam and the former wife of Edward Walter Rathbun . She and Ertegun had no children and divorced in about 1956. In 1961 he married Ioana Maria " Mica " Grecianu, the former wife of Stefan Grecianu and a daughter of Gheorghe Banu , a Romanian doctor and statesman. Mica later became a well-known interior designer,
244-477: A co-founder of the decorating firm MAC II. The couple had no children. In the 1960s, Atlantic, often in partnerships with local labels like Stax Records in Memphis , helped to develop the growth of soul music , with artists such as Ben E. King, Solomon Burke , Otis Redding , Sam and Dave , Percy Sledge , Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett . Ertegun helped introduce America to The Rascals when he discovered
305-500: A collection of over 15,000 jazz and blues 78s , and became acquainted with musicians such as Ellington, Lena Horne and Jelly Roll Morton . Ahmet and Nesuhi staged concerts by Lester Young , Sidney Bechet and other jazz giants. They also traveled to New Orleans and to Harlem to listen to music and develop a keen awareness of developing musical tastes. Ertegun graduated from St. John's College in Annapolis in 1944. In November of
366-484: A distribution deal with Universal for one of the largest advances to an unsigned artist in history. Rhone stepped down from being president of the company in 2011. In 2012, Rhone became CEO of her self-established label Vested In Culture, which was distributed through Epic Records. In 2014, Rhone was named President of Epic Records, where she has overseen the release of projects including Travis Scott's No. 1 album Astroworld , Camila Cabello's #1 debut album Camila , and
427-438: A jazz sensibility (and many jazz artists) into R&B, successfully combining blues and jazz styles from around the country. Atlantic helped challenge the primacy of the major labels of the time by discovering, developing, and nurturing new talent. It became the premier rhythm and blues label in a few years and, with the help of innovative engineer/producer Tom Dowd , set new standards in producing high-quality recordings. Atlantic
488-609: A lengthy battle by Ruth Brown and other Atlantic artists to obtain unpaid past royalties from the company; other record companies later also contributed. Among early recipients of payments were John Lee Hooker , Bo Diddley , Johnny "Guitar" Watson , Ruth Brown and the Staple Singers . In 1988, he received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement . Ertegun received an honorary doctorate in music from
549-579: A major record company when she was named CEO and president of Atlantic's EastWest Records America division. A year later when the EastWest artist roster and operations were combined with those of Atco Records , Rhone was named chairwoman and CEO of Atco / EastWest and subsequently of EastWest Records America. At EastWest , she was directly involved in introducing several newcomers as well as helping established stars gain new success, including En Vogue , Gerald Levert , Pantera and Das EFX . She also played
610-568: A new independent record label for gospel , jazz , and R&B music . Financed by family dentist Dr. Vahdi Sabit, they formed Atlantic Records in September 1947 in New York City. The first recording sessions took place that November. In 1949, after 22 unsuccessful record releases, including the first recordings by Professor Longhair , Atlantic had its first major hit with Stick McGhee 's " Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee ". The company expanded through
671-457: A record company to distribute their independent Rolling Stones Records label. Ertegun personally conducted the negotiations with Mick Jagger , successfully completing the deal between the Stones and Atlantic, when other labels had actually offered the band more money. He took a personal interest in the progressive rock band Yes , and took a strong stand with bassist Chris Squire on the direction of
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#1732851283642732-413: A role in furthering the careers of AC/DC and Simply Red , who eventually became EEG artists. Atlantic Records ' founder Ahmet Ertegun commented on Rhone's success during the period, calling her administration one of "innovation, imagination, and freshness." In 1993, she was cited by Ebony magazine as one of the top up-and-coming black executives in the entertainment industry. In July 1994, Rhone
793-577: The 90125 album. He encouraged Squire and the group to make sure the album produced a hit single, which it did with " Owner of a Lonely Heart ". In 1987 Ertegun was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame , of which he himself was a founder. In the late 1980s, with the support of Bonnie Raitt and others, he provided $ 1.5 million to help establish the Rhythm and Blues Foundation to award money to underpaid blues artists. The Foundation's establishment arose from
854-569: The Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1991, and was awarded the Grammy Trustees Award for his lifetime achievements in 1993. At the tenth annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Dinner in 1995, it was announced that the museum's main exhibition hall would be named after him. The United States Library of Congress honored Ertegun as a Living Legend in 2000. With brother Nesuhi, he
915-711: The Berklee College of Music in April, 2019. In 2019 Rhone was profiled in Variety . 2018 Rhone was profiled in Billboard Magazine as "Sony Music's Most powerful African-American Woman." In 2018, Rhone received the Culture Creators Icon Award, where Rhone stated in her acceptance speech "Our one common goal is to protect the culture." Rhone is a member of the board of directors of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . Universal Motown Universal Motown Records
976-624: The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania , Rhone graduated with a B.S. in Economics . Rhone got a job at Bankers Trust in New York City soon after graduating college, but pursued her passion for music by landing a job as a secretary for Buddha Records in 1974. In a succession of promotions over the next six years, she also held positions at ABC Records and Ariola Records . Rhone
1037-751: The biopic of Ray Charles , he is portrayed by Curtis Armstrong . In Beyond the Sea , the biopic about Bobby Darin , he is played by Tayfun Bademsoy . Musician Serj Tankian (from System of a Down ) has claimed that Ertegun was against recognising the Armenian Genocide in line with the official policy of Turkey, Ertegun's home country. In December 2006 (shortly after Ertegun's death), Harut Sassounian , an Armenian-American writer and contributor for The Huffington Post , published an op-ed in which he claims that he had talked personally with Ertegun some time before his death, and that Ertegun did acknowledge
1098-620: The devastating earthquake near Istanbul in 1999, Ertegun was instrumental in the success of the Society's Earthquake Relief Fund, which raised over $ 4 million for Turkey's rebuilding efforts, particularly in education. In addition to his endeavors at The American Turkish Society, Ertegun funded the Turkish studies departments at Princeton and Georgetown universities. In 2008, the Ahmet Ertegun Memorial Scholarship, established by
1159-576: The original North American Soccer League . Ahmet Ertegün's great-grandfather, İbrahim Edhem Efendi, was the last sheikh of the Üsküdar Özbekler Tekkesi . He was the second son of Washington ambassador Münir Ertegün and Hayrünnisa Rüstem. His father, Münir Ertegün, was a statesman who undertook significant duties and services during the National Struggle period. Ertegun was born Ahmet Munir in Istanbul , Turkey, on July 31, 1923. His mother, Hayrünnisa,
1220-546: The 1950s, with Jerry Wexler and, later, Ertegun's brother Nesuhi on board as partners. Hit artists that recorded on Atlantic included Ruth Brown , Big Joe Turner , The Clovers , The Drifters , The Coasters and Ray Charles . Like the Erteguns, many independent record executives were from immigrant backgrounds, including the Bihari and the Chess brothers . The Ertegun brothers brought
1281-550: The American Turkish Society, was officially announced and designated for music students of Turkish descent to study at the Juilliard School . On October 29, 2006, Ertegun tripped, striking his head on a concrete floor during a Rolling Stones concert at the Beacon Theatre . He was immediately taken to hospital. Ertegun fell into a coma and died on December 14, 2006, at Weill Cornell Medical Center . Ertegun
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#17328512836421342-553: The Armenian Genocide, and he even wished to speak publicly about it; according to Sassounian, Ertegun "firmly believed that once Ankara put the issue of the Genocide behind it, the country would attain the respect of the international community and would not waste its efforts and resources to counter Armenian efforts for Genocide recognition". The writer ends his piece by explaining: "I could not write this column while he [Ertegun]
1403-862: The Howard" — Howard being the Howard Theatre , an historic performance space located in Washington, DC. Despite his affluent upbringing, Ertegun began to see a different world from his wealthy peers. Ertegun would later say: "I began to discover a little bit about the situation of black people in America and experienced immediate empathy with the victims of such senseless discrimination, because, although Turks were never slaves, they were regarded as enemies within Europe because of their Muslim beliefs." Ertegun and his brother frequented Milt Gabler 's Commodore Music Shop , assembled
1464-546: The Night" by The Clovers, "Ti-Ri-Lee" by Big Joe Turner, and "Story of My Love" by LaVern Baker . All of these were originally recorded for Atlantic Records. He also wrote "Missä Olit Silloin (Dawn in Ankara)" for Finnish singer Irina Milan as Ahmet Ertegun. In 1958, Ertegun replaced Abramson as Atlantic's president and Abramson left the company after selling his financial interest. On 6 January 1953 Ertegun married Jan Holm (née Enstam),
1525-510: The System , Levert , Bob Baldwin , Brandy , Yo Yo , the D.O.C. , MC Lyte , Chuckii Booker , Miki Howard , Gerald Albright and the Rude Boys and Chris Bender (singer) . It was under her leadership that Billboard magazine named Atlantic the #1 Black Music Division in 1988. Rhone's career has been highlighted by multiple firsts: In 1990 she became the first African American woman to head
1586-493: The U.S., Namik Tan , hosted a series of jazz concerts at the historical residence on Sheridan Circle in Washington, D.C. The "Ertegun Jazz Series," in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center , reviving the brothers' legacy of bridging cultures and bringing people together with one common objective: celebrating music. In that same spirit, Ambassador Tan opened the doors of his home to residents of D.C. from various backgrounds – Members of Congress, Administration officials, academia,
1647-604: The assembled gathering then saw a special screening of the American Masters documentary Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built . Among those who paid tribute to Ertegun in person were: Solomon Burke , Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller , Keith Emerson , Peter Asher , Spencer Davis , the film's producer (and longtime friend) Phil Carson , Taylor Hackford , and event producer Martin Lewis . The Martin Scorsese film Shine
1708-537: The band's set, and also provided backing vocals on two songs. The concert also included Paolo Nutini , Mick Jones of Foreigner and Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings who supported their acts, and additionally shared the stage with them. The show was held to raise money for the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund, which pays for university scholarships in the UK, US and Turkey. The show had been scheduled for late November but
1769-642: The club. They transformed the Cosmos into a "dream team". When Atlantic became part of the Kinney conglomerate in 1969, and later part of Time Warner , Atlantic Records continued with Ertegun at the helm, and although he was less directly involved as a producer, he wielded considerable influence in the new conglomerate. He continued to produce some rock acts, such as Dr. John and The Honeydrippers . He also used his considerable personal skills in negotiations with major stars, such as when The Rolling Stones were shopping for
1830-566: The group at a Westhampton nightclub in 1965 and signed them to Atlantic. They went on to chart 13 Top 40 singles in four years and were elected to the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Ertegun heard Led Zeppelin 's demo and knew they would be a smash hit after hearing the first few songs, and quickly signed them. In the late 1970s, during the disco era, Ertegun contracted producer Silvio Tancredi (Wonderband, Lourett Russell Grant , Herbie Mann) to Atlantic Records. Atlantic Records also held
1891-605: The media, business leaders, and others. A benefit concert held in Ertegün's memory took place on 10 December 2007 at the O2 Arena in London . The headline act was the English rock band Led Zeppelin , who performed their first full-length concert for almost three decades, since the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980, in a one-off reunion. Bonham's son Jason Bonham played drums during
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1952-538: The most significant figures in the modern recording industry." In 2017 he was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in recognition of his work in the music business. Ertegun helped foster ties between the U.S. and Turkey , his birthplace. He served as the chairman of the American Turkish Society for over 20 years until his death. He also co-founded the New York Cosmos soccer team of
2013-538: The newly created umbrella division of Universal Motown Republic Group . Motown Records began celebrating its fiftieth anniversary (January 12, 2009) in late 2008, including the release of a The Complete No. 1's boxset containing Motown #1 hits from Billboard's pop, R&B, and disco charts, reissues of classic-era Motown albums on CD, and other planned events, which were released in collaboration with Universal Music Group 's catalog division. Changes were made at Universal Motown Republic Group in 2011, and Motown Records
2074-762: The only African American and the first woman in the history of the recording industry to attain such a title. Born in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania on March 11, 1952, and raised in Harlem , New York, Rhone has cited her early exposure to seminal R&B shows at the Apollo Theatre as pivotal to her belief in music as an inspirational force. She cited influences in R&;B such as Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald . In addition to R&B, Rhone also enjoyed rock music through artists like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin . Accepted at
2135-661: The other 1950s independent record labels disappear with the waning popularity of rhythm and blues, and said only Ertegun's foresightful adaptation of signing white rock musicians turned out to be the basis of Atlantic's continued success. Four years later, the Ertegun brothers took some of the money and co-founded the New York Cosmos Association football (soccer) team of the North American Soccer League . They were instrumental in bringing soccer legends like Pelé , Carlos Alberto and Franz Beckenbauer to
2196-756: The recording and release of Music of the Whirling Dervishes , featuring ayin singer Kâni Karaca and ney player Akagündüz Kutbay on the Atlantic label. In addition to being a seminal figure in the history of popular music, Ertegun was also a prominent philanthropist dedicated to enhancing relations and cultural understanding between the United States and his native country, Turkey. As the chairman of The American Turkish Society , he introduced numerous American dignitaries, business leaders, investors, and artists to Turkey and garnered U.S. support for Turkey. Following
2257-403: The rest of the family returned permanently to Turkey, Ahmet and Nesuhi stayed in the United States. While Nesuhi moved to Los Angeles , Ahmet stayed in Washington and decided to get into the record business as a temporary measure to help him through college. In 1946, Ertegun became friends with Herb Abramson , a dental student and A&R man for National Records , and they decided to start
2318-483: The rights to recordings by Stephen Stills . After negotiating with David Geffen , who in turn was negotiating with Clive Davis at Columbia Records to transfer the rights to David Crosby and Graham Nash to Atlantic Records, he signed Crosby, Stills and Nash and convinced the trio to allow Neil Young to join them on one of their tours, thereby founding Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young . Ertegun initially had no desire to sell Atlantic, but his partner Jerry Wexler
2379-545: The same year, Munir Ertegun died. In 1946 President Harry Truman ordered the battleship USS Missouri to return his body to Turkey as a demonstration of friendship between the US and Turkey. This show of support was meant to counter the Soviet Union 's potential political demands on Turkey. At the time of his father's death, Ahmet was taking graduate courses in medieval philosophy at Georgetown University . Soon afterward, when
2440-630: The savvier digital music business platforms. Rhone added Akon , India.Arie , Erykah Badu , Lil Wayne , Chamillionaire and others to the label. In February 2006, the Universal Music label split into two labels, Universal Republic Records and Universal Motown Records , with Rhone serving as president of the latter. Rhone's approach helped to raise the global identity of Cash Money Records , while also placing an increased emphasis on Universal Motown artists' connecting with fans via social media. Rhone declined to sign Drake , who would later sign
2501-549: The smash single "Havana," which was recently named the biggest single of 2018 by the IFPI. Since 2017, Rhone has been the head of Epic Records' operations. Rhone was named Chairwoman and CEO of Epic Records in 2019. Under Rhone's leadership, the label has placed three artists simultaneously in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 Albums chart twice, with Travis Scott 's album Astroworld debuting at
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2562-412: The top spot and returning to No. 1 again at the end of 2018. Rhone has guided multiple artists to the top of the charts at Epic Records, including Travis Scott , Camila Cabello , 21 Savage , Future , DJ Khaled , French Montana , Meghan Trainor and others. She has also been recognized for bringing unprecedented hip hop success to the label and projects from Future , 21 Savage , and others. Rhone
2623-634: The tribute with the jazz standard "Didn't He Ramble", Eric Clapton and Dr. John performed "Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee", and other performers included Solomon Burke , Ben E. King , Sam Moore , Stevie Nicks , Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young , and Phil Collins . Another informal salute to him took place in Los Angeles on July 31, 2007, the anniversary of his birth. The tribute took place at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Several of his friends shared anecdotes about their experiences with him and
2684-483: Was a Turkish-American businessman, songwriter, record executive and philanthropist . Ertegun was the co-founder and president of Atlantic Records . He discovered and championed many leading rhythm and blues and rock musicians. Ertegun also wrote classic blues and pop songs. He served as the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and museum, located in Cleveland, Ohio . Ertegun has been described as "one of
2745-477: Was a popular hit for Pat Boone . He also wrote the Ray Charles hit " Mess Around ", with lyrics that drew heavily on " Pinetop's Boogie Woogie ". He was briefly listed as "Nuggy" in the credits before changing to "A. Nugetre". Ertegun was part of the shouting choral group on Turner's " Shake, Rattle and Roll ", along with Wexler and songwriter Jesse Stone . He also wrote "Ting A Ling", a 1956 hit for The Clovers that
2806-414: Was alive, since I did not want him to become the target of hate mails and threats from Turkish extremists by alerting them that he was considering the possibility of issuing a public statement on the Armenian Genocide. Alas, he passed away without being able to do so, which is a great loss for both Armenians and Turks. I hasten to add that it is a greater loss for Turkey. Ertegun believed that by acknowledging
2867-410: Was among the first labels to record in stereo , and in 1957 was the first record company to utilize an 8-track tape machine . Ertegun himself wrote a number of classic blues songs, including "Chains of Love" and "Sweet Sixteen", under the pseudonym "A. Nugetre" ("Ertegun" backwards). The songs were given expression first by Big Joe Turner and continued in B.B. King 's repertoire. "Chains of Love"
2928-488: Was an American record label that operated as a division of Universal Motown Republic Group . It was the contemporary incarnation of the legendary Motown Records label, and the " urban " half of UMG, although there were some rock artists on the label (along with its sub-labels) as well. In 2005, Motown Records was merged with the urban artists on Universal Records to create Universal Motown Records, headed by former CEO of Elektra Records Sylvia Rhone , and placed under
2989-527: Was an accomplished musician who played keyboard and stringed instruments. She bought the popular records of the day, to which Ahmet and his brother, Nesuhi , listened. His older brother Nesuhi introduced him to jazz music, taking him at the age of nine to see the Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway orchestras in London. In 1935, Ahmet and his family moved to Washington, D.C. , with his father, Munir Ertegun , who
3050-701: Was appointed as the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the United States. When Ahmet was 14, his mother bought him a record-cutting machine, which he used to compose and add lyrics to instrumental records. Ertegun's love for music pulled him into the heart of Washington, DC's black district where he would routinely see such top acts as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong . He attended Landon School , an affluent all-male private school in Bethesda, Maryland . Ahmet joked, "I got my real education at
3111-415: Was appointed president of Motown Records , executive vice president of Universal Records , with the chairman of Universal Music Group , Doug Morris , calling her "a rainmaker", and Universal Motown Record Group chairman Mel Lewinter citing Rhone as a "natural to lead Motown's evolution into the future". Under Rhone's stewardship, Motown reinvigorated both roster and staff, re-tooling the label into one of
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#17328512836423172-523: Was buried December 18 in the Garden of Sufi Tekke, Özbekler Tekkesi in Sultantepe , Üsküdar , Istanbul next to his brother, his father and his sheikh great-grandfather Şeyh İbrahim Edhem Efendi, who was once the head of the tekke in his native Turkey. A memorial service for Ertegun was held in New York on April 17, 2007. A large part of the evening was given over to musical performances. Wynton Marsalis opened
3233-569: Was covered by Buddy Holly . "Fool, Fool, Fool", another Clovers song was a hit for Kay Starr . His " Don't Play That Song (You Lied) " was recorded by Aretha Franklin , Ben E. King , and in an international version by Adriano Celentano . The five lines of the lyrics of "Lovey Dovey" by the Clovers were used by Steve Miller in his hit " The Joker ". Other Nugetre rhythm and blues hits include "Whatcha Gonna Do" by The Drifters, "Wild, Wild Young Men" by Ruth Brown, Ray Charles's "Heartbreaker", "Middle of
3294-489: Was formerly CEO) and Sire Records into one of the Warner Music Group 's most diverse and competitive labels. Rhone was directly involved in the launch and guidance of multiple best-selling artists, including Missy Elliott , Busta Rhymes , Tracy Chapman , Yolanda Adams , Metallica , Natalie Merchant , Gerald Levert , Ol' Dirty Bastard , Fabolous , Jason Mraz , and Third Eye Blind , among others. In 2004, Rhone
3355-406: Was hired by Warner Music Group chairman Doug Morris to become chairwoman and CEO of the Elektra Entertainment Group . The Los Angeles Times called Rhone "the most powerful woman in the music business", citing her as the only African American and the first woman in the history of the recording industry to attain the dual title. Rhone guided the merger of Elektra , EastWest (of which she
3416-646: Was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2003. In 2005, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presented Ertegun with the first "President's Merit Award Salute To Industry Icons". He was also a recipient of The International Center in New York's Award of Excellence. Ertegun is interviewed on screen in the 2005 documentary film Make It Funky! , which presents a history of New Orleans music and its influence on rhythm and blues , rock and roll , funk and jazz . Ertegun approved
3477-435: Was nervous about the label's future and after convincing Ertegun's brother Nesuhi of his position, Ertegun eventually conceded and they sold Atlantic to Warner Bros.-Seven Arts in 1967 for $ 17 million in stock, although Wexler later admitted that, because of assets like the rights to the hit movie Woodstock and the accompanying record , the deal paid them less than half of what the label was actually worth. Wexler had seen
3538-562: Was postponed by two weeks because Jimmy Page fractured a finger. Ertegun's collection of modernist works is now housed at The Baker Museum in Naples, Florida . The collection includes works by Oscar Bluemner , Thomas Hart Benton , Stuart Davis , Werner Drewes , John Ferren, Ilya Bolotowsky , and Albert Swinden ; Ertegun's alma mater , St. John's College, presented an exhibition of works from this collection in 2015. Ertegun has been represented several times in popular culture. In Ray ,
3599-596: Was previously part of the Elektra family in 1980 as northeast regional promotion manager for special markets, and she was eventually promoted to director of national black music marketing for Atlantic Records . Credited with helping to realign Atlantic's black music business, Rhone took on broader responsibilities in A&;R and marketing in 1986 with her promotion to senior vice president and general manager of Atlantic Records . At Atlantic, Rhone managed such artists as En Vogue ,
3660-608: Was ranked No. 35 on Billboard's Annual Power 100 List in 2019. Rhone received the City Of Hope's Spirit Of Life Award in October, 2019, presented by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder . Rhone received the Midem 2019 Hall Of Fame Award, in association with Billboard, at their 53rd annual conference in June, 2019, where Rhone gave the keynote address. Rhone received an honorary doctorate from
3721-526: Was separated from Universal Motown Records and the umbrella label and merged into The Island Def Jam Music Group , making Universal Republic Records (shortened to Republic Records by late 2012) a stand-alone label and effectively shutting down Universal Motown Republic Group. Ahmet Ertegun Ahmet Ertegun ( / ˈ ɑː m ɛ t ˈ ɛər t ə ɡ ən / AH -met AIR -tə-gən ; Turkish: Ahmet Zahrettin Sebuhi Ertegün , pronounced [ahˈmet eɾteˈɟyn] ; July 31, 1923 – December 14, 2006)
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