Ahmet Ertegun '40 was the founder and president of Atlantic Records. He discovered and championed many leading rhythm and blues abd rock musicians. He was a Grammy Award winner as well. This collection of memorabilia includes:
-Original Program from his 1987 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and tape of the concert
-Original poster of Led Zeppelin Memorial Concert on December 10, 2007. (24X36 + holographic sequential numbering for authenticity)
-"What I'd Say" The Atlantic Story 50 Years of Music, 528 page history authored by Ertegun.
-Used edition Music Man by Wade and Picardie.
-Used edition of The Sultan by Greenfield.
-Ahmet Ertegun Tribute - published By Atlantic Records with pictures of teh Bear with Rock n Roll Stars and a CD of the music he discovered.
Secretary Henry Kissinger gave the eulogy at Ertegun's funeral in 2006.
Thank you to Sandy Murdock '65 for procuring this Azalea Festival Auction item.