Alpert, Herb

Alpert, Herb (31 Mar 1935–) For a time in the mid-1960s, Herb Alpert’s records were outselling those of the Beatles; during the week of May 21, 1966, he had five albums in the Top 20 of the BillboardTop LP’s chart (including three of the top eight positions). However, he also made a significant impact with the record industry as a businessman, writing and producing many hits as well as forming A&M Records—one of the most successful artist-owned labels ever established—with Jerry Moss. Born in…