Quote by: Ahmet Ertegun

As I grew up, I began to discover a little bit about the situation of black people in America and experienced an immediate empathy with the victims of such senseless discrimination. Because although the Turks were never slaves, they were regarded as enemies within Europe because of their Muslim beliefs.


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Author Bio


  • NameAhmet Ertegun
  • DescriptionTurkish American musician and founder of Atlantic Records
  • AliasesAhmet Ertegun
  • BornJuly 23, 1923
  • DiedDecember 14, 2006
  • CountryUnited States Of America; Turkey
  • ProfessionRecord Producer; Entrepreneur; Songwriter; Composer
  • AwardsGrammy Trustees Award