Date of Birth: March 31, 1935
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Herb Alpert is a renowned American musician, composer, and record executive, best known as the leader of the band Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass. Born in Los Angeles, California, Alpert’s interest in music began at an early age, and he started learning the trumpet at the age of eight. He attended the University of Southern California, where he joined the USC Trojan Marching Band. Alpert co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss in 1962, which became one of the most successful independent labels in history. Along with the Tijuana Brass, Alpert achieved significant success in the 1960s, with hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Tijuana Taxi.” He has won numerous awards, including eight Grammy Awards and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Apart from his music career, Alpert is also a philanthropist, having donated millions to educational causes, the arts, and environmental issues through the Herb Alpert Foundation. His contributions to music and society have been widely recognized, and he continues to be an influential figure in the music industry.
5 Interesting Facts about Herb Alpert
1. Herb Alpert is the only musician to hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 as both a vocalist (“This Guy’s in Love with You” in 1968) and an instrumentalist (“Rise” in 1979).
2. Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass won six Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year for “A Taste of Honey” in 1966.
3. A&M Records, co-founded by Alpert, signed and promoted artists like The Carpenters, Janet Jackson, and The Police.
4. Alpert’s album “Whipped Cream & Other Delights” is one of the most iconic album covers in pop music history.
5. In 2006, Alpert and his wife, Lani Hall, received the National Medal of Arts from President George W. Bush.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Herb Alpert
1. “Music itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity.”
2. “There is no formula for success in music, or in anything else, really. It’s about passion, dedication, and having a sense of purpose.”
3. “The trumpet is my voice, and it’s the most direct way I can express myself.”
4. “Art is doing something you really believe in and letting the world know about it.”
5. “I think if people are passionate about something, it can be contagious.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Herb Alpert’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $850 million.
Children
Herb Alpert has two children with his first wife, Sharon Mae Lubin: daughter Eden Alpert, and son Dore Alpert.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Herb Alpert Website](https://www.herbalpert.com/
2. [Herb Alpert on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/herb-alpert-mn0000678676
3. [Herb Alpert on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0022807/
4. [Herb Alpert Foundation](https://www.herbalpertfoundation.org/
5. [Herb Alpert’s Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Herb-Alpert
