Memorial Page for Jerry Wexler (née Gerald Wexler)

Jan 10, 1917 – Aug 15, 2008(91 years)Died in:Sarasota, Sarasota County

American music producer, journalist

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August 15th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

New York City, New York

Place of Death

Sarasota, Sarasota County

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

heart failure

Religion

atheism

Burial Place

Sarasota Memorial Park

Occupation(4)

record producerjournalist composermusic journalist

Awards(2)

Grammy Trustees AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame

Education(2)

Kansas State UniversityGeorge Washington Educational Campus

Jerry Wexler (* January 10, 1917 in New York City; † August 15, 2008 in Sarasota) was an american music producer, journalist. He was 91 years old. His education included Kansas State University and George Washington Educational Campus. His faith was atheism. His awards include Grammy Trustees Award and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His cause of death was heart failure. He was buried at Sarasota Memorial Park.

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Born in New York City, New York

1917

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

1987

Grammy Trustees Award

1996

Died in Sarasota, Sarasota County (heart failure)

2008

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Jerry Wexler (née Gerald Wexler). Forever remembered.