Jerry Wexler died

[pokerfan]

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/22595667/the_record_collector_jerry_wexler_dies_at_age_91">Jerry Wexler: The Man Who Invented Rhythm & Blues dies at age 91

[liberal N proud]

1. Famous people always die in 3's

If you tell me he was in the recent movie along with the other two, it will be more than just freaky

[pokerfan]

3. Maybe not that famous but important

A music journalist turned music producer, and was regarded as one of the major record industry players behind music from the 1950s through the 1980s. He coined the term "Rhythm & Blues", and was integral in signing and/or producing many of the biggest acts of the last 50 years, including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Wilson Pickett, Dusty Springfield, and Bob Dylan. Wexler was inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

He was portrayed by Richard Schiff in Ray.

[Ron Green]

7. He may have introduced the term "Rhythm and Blues" to the music industry, but

I suggest musicians had used it long before 1948. It refers to "Rhythm changes" (from the AABA form of the tune "I Got Rhythm"), and of course blues changes on the 12-bar form. Small combos in those days would play BOTH kinds of music - Rhythm AND Blues.

[madrchsod]

2. he out lasted most if not all the r&b acts he signed

[Skarbrowe]

4. I thought he was great for many reasons, but especially on how

he treated Dusty Springfield when she recorded the album "Dusty in Memphis". She was too shy and star-struck by the fact that major American singers like Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin had recorded in his studio that she lost her voice. Would not sing a note. He could have just told her to fly back to England. Instead, (along with a contract, I'm sure ) he let her calm down and sing all of her tracks in a booth in New York City to the pre-taped session band. That album is now considered one of the greatest albums ever made. Didn't sell well at the time, but it sure holds up to the best now. And that is thanks to Jerry Wexler and the unique voice of the late, great Dusty Springfield.

Just heard the news about Mr. Wexler on the radio not five minutes ago and they were playing Dusty's "Son of a Preacher Man" in the background.

RIP JW.

[KharmaTrain]

5. A True Musical Visionary

He and Ahmet Ertegun revolutionized both Atlantic records and popular music...crossing racial barriers at a time when black still had to go to the back of the bus and were only heard on "race music" stations. It's hard today to imagine Rock 'n Roll or any contemporary sounds without the bold steps these two men took in making music colorblind.

Rest Well, Jerry, your legacy will play on and on.

[Cooley Hurd]

6. Very true...

:thumbsup:

Rest in Peace, Jerry.:(