Lou Adler facts for kids
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Lou Adler
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Adler in 2012
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Lester Louis Adler
December 13, 1933 |
| Occupation | Record producer, film producer |
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| Partner(s) | Britt Ekland (1972–1974) |
| Children | 8, including Cisco Adler |
Lester Louis Adler (born December 13, 1933) is a famous American record and film producer. He also co-owns the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California. Lou Adler has helped many popular music artists become stars. These include the Mamas & the Papas and Carole King. He produced Carole King's album Tapestry, which won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1972. Many people call Tapestry one of the greatest pop albums ever.
Adler was also an executive producer for The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He helped discover the comedy duo Cheech & Chong and produced their albums and films. In 2006, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his amazing work in music. In 2013, he was added to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Lou Adler was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1933. His parents were Manny and Josephine Adler. He grew up in Los Angeles, California, in an area called Boyle Heights.
Starting in Music
Adler's music career began when he managed the music group Jan & Dean with Herb Alpert. Later, Adler and Alpert started writing songs together. They wrote "River Rock" in 1958 and "Wonderful World" with Sam Cooke.
Founding Dunhill Records
In 1964, Lou Adler started his own record company called Dunhill Records. He was the president and main producer there until 1967. During this time, Adler signed the Mamas & the Papas to Dunhill. He produced six top-five hit songs for them. These hits included "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday". Dunhill Records also had a number one hit with Barry McGuire's song "Eve of Destruction".
Creating Ode Records
After Dunhill's success, Adler sold the company in 1967. He then started a new record label called Ode Records. He signed many talented artists to Ode, like Carole King, Spirit, and Cheech & Chong. Adler produced all of Carole King's albums for Ode. Her second album, Tapestry, sold over 25 million copies worldwide. It is still seen as one of the best albums ever made. For his work on Tapestry, Adler won two Grammy Awards in 1972. He won for Record of the Year (for "It's Too Late") and Album of the Year.
Adler also helped produce the Monterey International Pop Festival in June 1967. He also co-produced the film about the festival, Monterey Pop.
Film Work
After Monterey Pop, Adler continued working in film. He teamed up with John Phillips to produce the 1970 film Brewster McCloud.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
In 1975, Adler was an executive producer for the famous movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He saw the stage show in London and bought the rights to bring it to America. He then helped make it into a movie. This film became the longest-running movie in history to be shown in theaters.
Directing and Producing Other Films
In 1978, Adler directed the movie Up in Smoke. It starred Cheech & Chong and became a cult hit. He also executive produced Shock Treatment in 1981, which was a follow-up to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. In 1982, he directed Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains.
Personal Life
Lou Adler married actress and singer Shelley Fabares in 1964. They later divorced. He has eight children. Today, Adler is married to former actress Page Hannah. They have four children together.
Adler often watched Los Angeles Lakers basketball games from courtside seats. He owns The Roxy Theatre with his son, Nic. Nic now runs the famous music venue on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California.
Images for kids
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Adler's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
See also
In Spanish: Lou Adler para niños
