ahmet_ertegun | genre | rhythm_and_blues <tsp> ahmet_ertegun | origin | united_states <sep> ahmet ertegun (, turkish: ahmet zahrettin sebuhi ertegün; pronounced [ahˈmet eɾteˈɟyn]; july 31 [os 18 july] 1923 – december 14, 2006) 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 
ahmet ertegun is a rhythm and blues performer from the united states.he discovered and championed many leading rhythm and blues and rock musicians