Herb Alpert

Date of Birth: March 31, 1935

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Herb Alpert is an American musician, composer, and record producer, best known for his work as the leader of the band Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass. Born on March 31, 1935, in Los Angeles, California, Alpert developed an early interest in music, learning to play the trumpet at a young age. He attended the University of Southern California and performed in the USC Trojan Marching Band. In the early 1960s, Alpert co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss, which became one of the most successful independent record labels in history. Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, also known as TJB, became a sensation with hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Spanish Flea.” The band won numerous awards, including several Grammys, and their albums sold millions of copies worldwide. Apart from his music career, Alpert is also an accomplished painter and sculptor, with his works exhibited in galleries and museums. He has received numerous honors, including the National Medal of Arts. Alpert is also a philanthropist, supporting arts education through the Herb Alpert Foundation.

5 Interesting Facts about Herb Alpert

1. Herb Alpert is the only artist to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as both a vocalist (“This Guy’s in Love with You”) and as an instrumentalist (“Rise”).

2. A&M Records, co-founded by Alpert, signed and launched the careers of numerous artists, including The Carpenters, Cat Stevens, and The Police.

3. Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass’s album “Whipped Cream & Other Delights” became iconic for its cover art, featuring a model covered in what appears to be whipped cream.

4. Alpert has sold over 72 million albums worldwide.

5. In addition to his musical achievements, Alpert has donated millions of dollars to educational programs through his foundation, emphasizing the importance of arts education.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Herb Alpert

1. “Music is something that I love to do. It’s like a gift that I have that I never want to take for granted.”

2. “There’s a creative side to me that is always bubbling.”

3. “I think the best music is the music that connects with people on an emotional level.”

4. “The only thing I’m interested in is doing something that feels authentic and genuine.”

5. “I’m just trying to make the best music I can make and to give back in a way that is meaningful to me.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Herb Alpert’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $850 million.

Children

Herb Alpert has two children from his first marriage to Sharon Mae Lubin: Eden Alpert and Dore Alpert. He also has a daughter, Aria Alpert, with his second wife, Lani Hall.