Jerry Wexler Dies at 91

Legendary record producer Jerry Wexler died Friday of congenital heart disease at the age of 91. According to Wexler’s son Paul, he died at a hospice in Sarasota, Florida surrounded by family.

Wexler is known for helping shape R and B music. He recorded music for many successful artists including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson.

Paul Wexler told the Associated Press that his father’s death was “a tremendous loss.” “The number of artists that he was involved with and helped significantly or just made great records with, the list is almost unbelievable. And many of them are gone now,” Paul added.

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