Jerry Wexler

American journalist, producer and songwriter.

Father of [a377947] and [a903458].

After being Billboard editor in the postwar years, he joined [l681] in 1953.

With [a253417] and [a251691], he helped the label

to become one of the major players in the music industry.

Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

Retired from the music business in the late 90s.

Born: January 10, 1917 in New York City, New York.

Died: August 15, 2008 in Sarasota, Florida.