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RIP Jerry Wexler
« on: August 15, 2008, 09:31:35 AM »
The legendary producer from the golden age of Atlantic Records (and beyond) was 91

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/16/arts/music/16wexler.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin

“I asked him once, ‘What do you want written on your tombstone, Jerry?’ He said, ‘Two words: More bass.’ ” 

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Re: RIP Jerry Wexler
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2008, 09:41:26 AM »
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Re: RIP Jerry Wexler
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2008, 10:06:43 AM »
“I asked him once, ‘What do you want written on your tombstone, Jerry?’ He said, ‘Two words: More bass.’ ” 
Sounds like a man after my own heart!
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Re: RIP Jerry Wexler
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2008, 12:51:46 PM »
“I asked him once, ‘What do you want written on your tombstone, Jerry?’ He said, ‘Two words: More bass.’ ” 
Sounds like a man after my own heart!
the Chronicle story ends with a tombstone note also
Quote from: SF Gate Story
Paul Wexler said a private service will take place in the coming weeks in Sarasota, and his tombstone will read: "He changed the world."

"I don't think I'm overreaching," he said.
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