"Ahmet Ertegun was a dear friend who mentored and dispensed sage-like advise to me.  He told warm, charming and humorous stories about his life and career while always being the consummate professional.  It was always an honor to be in his company.  He will be truly missed by all those who knew him and his absence leaves a void in today's music business."  -  Phil Lorito

Ahmet Ertegun's lifetime contribution and work shaped what is the music industry today.  His creativity, business savvy, musical instincts and judgment of human character allowed him to become a great innovator, setting standards and breaking new ground in what is the modern contemporary music world.

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