Memorial Service For Ahmet Ertegun Set For April 17th In New York
February 12, 2007, 17 years ago
According to LED ZEPPELIN's official website, an official memorial service for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun is planned for April 17th in New York. Expected to attend are many former/current Atlantic Records artists. On March 11th, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will also include a dedication honoring Ertegun.
As previously reported, Ertegun died in New York on Thursday, December 14th. He was 83. Atlantic said the tireless socialite and deal-maker had been in a coma at Weill Cornell Medical Centre since October, when he slipped backstage at a New York concert by The Rolling Stones, who recorded for the label during the 1970s.
Ertegun founded Atlantic Records in 1947 with partner Herb Abramson. He went on to discover and nurture the early careers of Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, GENESIS, BAD COMPANY, CREAM, CROSBY, STILLS & NASH among many others.
Led Zeppelin legend ROBERT PLANT issued the following tribute to Ertegun: "I will miss our warm and long friendship. I loved him dearly."
