Lou Adler
Lou Adler | |
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Born | Lester Louis Adler December 13, 1933 |
Occupation(s) | Record producer, film producer |
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Partner | Britt Ekland (1972–1974) |
Children | 7, including Cisco Adler |
Lester Louis Adler (born December 13, 1933) is an American record and film producer and the co-owner of the
Adler is an executive producer of
Career
Music
His career in music began as co-manager, alongside
In 1964, Adler founded
Capitalizing on Dunhill's success, Adler sold the label to ABC in 1967 and founded
.In addition to work with his own label's artists, Adler produced a number of live albums for Johnny Rivers. In June 1967, Adler helped to produce the Monterey International Pop Festival,[14] as well as the film version, Monterey Pop, which he co-produced with John Phillips from The Mamas & the Papas.[8]
Film
After Monterey Pop, Adler and Phillips teamed up again to produce the 1970 Robert Altman film Brewster McCloud.[15] In 1975, Adler served as executive producer of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show.[8] After seeing The Rocky Horror Show at a theater in London, Adler bought the American rights to the show, presented it live in Los Angeles, and executive-produced the film version (adding "Picture" to the title). The movie went on to become the longest-running theatrical film in history.[6][7]
In 1978, Adler directed the movie Up in Smoke, starring Cheech & Chong.[8] The movie remains a cult hit, and in 2000 Adler and Cheech Marin recorded a commentary track for the DVD release. His 1981 film, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains,[8] did not make a large impact upon release but has enjoyed a long life on cable TV broadcasts. Also in 1981, Adler executive produced the follow-up to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Shock Treatment.
Personal life
Adler was born to a
Adler could often be seen sitting courtside next to
In 1976, Adler and his administrative assistant were kidnapped from their Malibu home. One of the perpetrators pulled a gun on Adler's assistant and gained entry. The two men were held for eight hours and released after $25,000 in ransom money was paid. Three suspects were arrested and sheriff's deputies later recovered $14,900 of the ransom.[23] Two suspects were later convicted and one was sentenced to life in prison.[24]
Production discography
The following is a list of albums produced by Lou Adler:
A
- All the Leaves Are Brown – The Mamas & the Papas
- ...And I Know You Wanna Dance – Johnny Rivers
- At the Whisky à Go Go – Johnny Rivers
C
- The Carnegie Hall Concert: June 18, 1971 – Carole King
- Changes – Johnny Rivers
- Cheech and Chong – Cheech & Chong
- Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album - Cheech & Chong
- Clear – Spirit
D
- Deliver– The Mamas & the Papas
- Dream a Little Dream – Cass Elliot
- Dylan's Gospel – The Brothers and Sisters of LA
E
- Eve of Destruction – Barry McGuire (produced with Sloan & Barri)
F
- The Family That Plays Together – Spirit
- Fantasy – Carole King
G
- Greatest Hits – The Mamas & the Papas
H
- Her Greatest Hits: Songs of Long Ago – Carole King
- Here We à Go Go Again! – Johnny Rivers
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience / Otis Redding
I
- If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears – The Mamas & the Papas
- In Action – Johnny Rivers
J
L
- Los Cochinos – Cheech & Chong
M
- The Mamas & the Papas – The Mamas & the Papas
- Meanwhile Back at the Whisky à Go Go – Johnny Rivers
- Model Shop – Spirit
- Music – Carole King
O
P
- The Papas & The Mamas - The Mamas & the Papas
- Peggy Lipton – Peggy Lipton
R
- Really Rosie - Carole King
- Rewind - Johnny Rivers
- Rhymes & Reasons - Carole King
S
- Speeding Time - Carole King
- Spirit – Spirit
T
- Tapestry – Carole King
- Thoroughbred – Carole King
- Time Circle, 1968–1972 – Spirit
V
- The Voice Of Scott McKenzie – Scott McKenzie (produced with John Phillips)
W
- Wrap Around Joy – Carole King
Filmography
The following is a list of films produced and/or directed by Lou Adler:
- Monterey Pop (1968) – producer
- Brewster McCloud (1970) – producer
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) – executive producer
- Up in Smoke (1978) – director, producer
- Shock Treatment (1981) – executive producer
- Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains (1982) – director
- Murphy's Romance (1985) – music producer
- American Me (1992) – executive producer
- Cheech & Chong's Animated Movie (2013) – producer
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again(2016) – producer
References
- ^ "Lou Adler Reflects On His Impactful Career In The Music Industry - GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends". Grammy Awards. October 11, 2019.
- ^ a b "Carole King, 'Tapestry'". rollingstone.com. May 31, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- ^ a b "Carole King". besteveralbums.com.
- ^ a b "Carole King Reflects on Her Classic, Chart-Topping 'Tapestry' Album". www.billboard.com. November 12, 2015.
- ^ a b "VH1 Names 'Tapestry' in Top 100 Greatest Albums of Rock 'n' Roll". www.caroleking.com.
- ^ a b "10 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'". thefw.com. October 22, 2012.
- ^ a b "'Rocky Horror' at 40: Hear Soundtrack Outtake, Read Producer's Reflections". rollingstone.com. September 4, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Lou Adler". rockhall.com.
- ^ Warner, Denise. "Public Enemy, Rush, Heart, Donna Summer to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
- ^ "Show 36 - The Rubberization of Soul: The great pop music renaissance. [Part 2]". UNT Digital Library.
- ISBN 0-316-37794-5.
- ^ "Lou Adler Biography". imdb.com. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- ^ "Grass Roots Biography". The Grass Roots Official Site. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "Show 47 - Sergeant Pepper at the Summit: The very best of a very good year. [Part 3]". UNT Digital Library.
- ^ "Hofheinz Goes For Big At Party In Astrodome For MGM's 'McCloud' Pic". Variety. December 2, 1970. p. 5.
- ^ a b Tom Teicholz (November 28, 2013). "Lou Adler: Low Key, Lucky and Very Cool". The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles.
He celebrated his bar mitzvah in the Breed Street Shul
- ^ Guralnick 2005, p. 571.
- ^ "Lou Adler. Biography". imdb.com.
- ^ "Lou Adler Receives A Star On The Walk Of Fame". gettyimages.com. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- ^ "Lou Adler turns 87 Today".
- ^ "Fast Company 113 Shares ••• How To Rock Social Media: 5 Tips From Nic Adler, Owner Of The Roxy". www.fastcompany.com. January 10, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- ^ "Lou Adler Biography". starpulse.com.
- ^ "A Third Suspect in Adler Kidnapping Held in L.A." Billboard. 88 (40). Billboard Publications, Inc.: 5 October 2, 1976.
- ^ "Life Term For Adler Kidnapper". Billboard. 89 (21). Billboard Publications, Inc.: 6 May 28, 1977.