Jerry Wexler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jerry Wexler

American music journalist and producer

Date of Birth: 10-Jan-1917

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 15-Aug-2008

Profession: composer, record producer, journalist, music journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Gerald "Jerry" Wexler (January 10, 1917 – August 15, 2008) was a music journalist-turned music producer, and was one of the main record industry players behind music from the 1950s through the 1980s.
He coined the term "rhythm and blues", and was integral in signing and/or producing many of the biggest acts of the time, including Ray Charles, the Allman Brothers, Chris Connor, Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Wilson Pickett, Dire Straits, Dusty Springfield and Bob Dylan.
Wexler was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and in 2017 to the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.