Who were the Ertegun brothers?

Nesuhi Ertegun
Ahmet Ertegun/Brothers

Born in Istanbul in the Ottoman Empire, Nesuhi and his family, including his younger brother Ahmet, moved to Washington, D.C., in 1935 with their father Munir Ertegun, who was appointed the Turkish Ambassador to the United States that year.

What happened to Ahmet Ertegun?

He was 83. A spokesman for Atlantic Records said the death was the result of a brain injury suffered when Mr. Ertegun fell backstage at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan on Oct. 29 as the Rolling Stones prepared to play a concert that marked former President Bill Clinton’s 60th birthday.

Who was the first successful artist for Atlantic in 1949?

Ahmet signed his first major artist, Ruth Brown, to the label in 1949. Ruth scored major hits for Atlantic Records with the 1950 song “Teardrops From My Eyes” and “Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean” released in 1953.

Who is the owner of Atlantic Records?

Warner Music Group
WMG Acquisition Corp
Atlantic Records/Parent organizations

How old is Ertegun?

But, then, Ioana Maria Banu, “Mica” Ertegun, who turned 90 on October 21, is one of the most intriguing senior citizens around.

Who is the CEO of Atlantic Records?

Craig Kallman (Aug 2005–)
Atlantic Records/CEO

Is Ahmet Ertegun alive?

Deceased (1923–2006)
Ahmet Ertegun/Living or Deceased

Who is Billie Eilish signed to?

Interscope Records
DARKROOM
Billie Eilish/Record labels

What is the Ahmet Ertegun Award?

Grammy Trustees Award
Grammy Award for Best Album Notes
Ahmet Ertegun/Awards

Who started Atlantic Records?

Ahmet Ertegun
Herb Abramson
Atlantic Records/Founders
Formed in 1947 by jazz fans Ahmet Ertegun, son of a Turkish diplomat, and Herb Abramson, formerly the artists-and-repertoire director for National Records, Atlantic became the most consistently successful New York City-based independent label of the 1950s, with an incomparable roster including Joe Turner, Ruth Brown.

How do I get signed to Atlantic Records?

You can reach out to the music group via the following channels:

1. Visit Atlantic Records’ corporate website.
2. Go to this page.
3. Visit their dedicated How to Get Signed page and follow the instructions there promptly.
4. Follow the music group on Facebook.
5. Follow them on Twitter.
6. Follow Atlantic Records on Instagram.