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Jerry Wexler
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Is portrayed by
Richard Schiff
in
Ray (2004)
Credited with coining the phrase "rhythm and blues".
Record producer; former recording industry executive.
Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 under the category Non-Performer.
As a co-producer with
Ahmet Ertegun
at Atlantic Records, Wexler produced such classics as, "Respect" by
Aretha Franklin
, "When a Man Loves a Woman" by
Percy Sledge
, "In the Midnight Hour" by
Wilson Pickett
, etc.
He signed
Led Zeppelin
to a record contract after hearing
Jimmy Page
with
The Yardbirds
. He also worked with
Bob Dylan
and
George Michael
.
Founded--with
Ahmet Ertegun
,
Nesuhi Ertegün
and
Bert Berns
(aka Bert Berns)--Bang Records (1965-82), which signed such artists as
The McCoys
,
The Strangeloves
and
Neil Diamond
.
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