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tentoze
08-15-2008, 10:04 AM
A genuine legend in an industry that always produced (and still does) more self-proclaimed ones ones than the real thing. RIP, Mr Wexler.

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i59d687c2e454352e2287786be7f5e0d1
rickr15
08-15-2008, 10:13 AM
Talk about a man with some serious history behind him.

RIP
Quint
08-15-2008, 10:16 AM
To say that Jerry Wexler had an important life would be the understatement of the decade. One of the most influential behind-the-scenes guys in popular music history. Period.
no1maestro
08-15-2008, 11:32 AM
Jerry had forgotton more music than the whole field of producers know today. He was not only a pioneer but a historian as well. He truly had all the tools needed to make real music. He will be missed!!
CarlV
08-15-2008, 11:56 AM
The world needs more like him, R.I.P.


Carl
SPL db
08-15-2008, 12:13 PM
So sorry to hear of this, the man was truely an icon in the music industry. :sadwave:

Scott
RichPA
08-15-2008, 12:39 PM
RIP, Jerry.
Cleve
08-15-2008, 12:48 PM
Here's an article about him at CNN - notice the stack of McIntosh gear on the shelf behind him.


http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/15/jerry.wexler.ap/index.html

RIP, Jerry. The world of music is richer for your life, and poorer for your passing.
KentTeffeteller
08-15-2008, 12:55 PM
Hi,

One of the finest Music industry people out there ever. Jerry, you'll be sadly missed but your records will play on and be remembered for many years. :tears:
pmsummer
08-15-2008, 01:41 PM
Thanks, Jerry. Job well done!
Mysteryed
08-15-2008, 02:10 PM
"If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there's a rock and roll heaven
Well you know they've got a hell of a band" and now a great record producer--

(with apologies to Bill Medley, Bobby Hatfield)
SpeakerLabFan
08-15-2008, 03:53 PM
RIP, Jerry Wexler.

Wow what a career.
Tapehead47
08-15-2008, 04:07 PM
Wow, what a giant.
Strangeband
08-15-2008, 04:14 PM
Indeed, a legend has passed from us. Thanks for all the great music for so many years.
matel
08-15-2008, 04:35 PM
He was insrumental in bringing us the music of Charles, Aretha and Zep? I will honor the memory of such a man.
clydeselsor
08-15-2008, 05:53 PM
Sad news indeed...
wajobu
08-15-2008, 06:01 PM
Wow, first Ahmet Ertegun and now Mr. Wexler. Oh, Atlantic...
Mystic
08-15-2008, 06:35 PM
Rest in peace, Mr "Rhythm & Blues" Gerald Wexler.