Jerry Wexler, Rythym & Blues Producer, Dies

Jerry Wexler diesJerry Wexler, 91, who is known for coining the genre, "rhythm and blues," and producing albums for Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin has died in his Sarasota, Florida home. The Atlantic Records part-owner and executive was known for being "feisty," but also man in tune with music and had respect towards artists in the recording studio.

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