Jerry Wexler, the man who literally gave R&B its name along with giving the world many of music's greatest stars, has died at his home in Florida at age 91. The New York native, in his role as Atlantic Records producer and co-chairman from the '50s through the '70s, is responsible for furthering the careers of many of the giants of rock and soul music, from Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin to Led Zeppelin and the Allman Brothers Band.

Read Rolling Stone's extensive tribute to Wexler's storied life and indelible contributions to music.