Lou Adler
Birthday: 1933-12-13
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography: Lester Louis Adler (born December 13, 1933) is an American record and film producer and the co-owner of the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California. Adler has produced and developed a number of high-profile musical artists, including the Grass Roots, Jan & Dean, the Mamas & the Papas, and Carole King. King's album Tapestry, produced by Adler, won the 1972 Grammy Award for Album of the Year and has been called one of the greatest pop albums of all time. Adler is an executive producer of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and discovered and produced comedy albums and films for Cheech & Chong. In 2006, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his achievements in music. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 as the recipient, alongside Quincy Jones, of the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
Movies
AKA Tommy Chong
Documentary about Tommy Chong's federal prosecution under the Bush administration for selling bongs ...
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Herb Alpert Is...
From the success of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, through the founding of A&M Records, to giving ...
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The Wrecking Crew
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a ba...
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20 Feet from Stardom
Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to th...
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Sam Cooke: Legend
Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barrie...
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Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
An in-depth look at the tumultuous career of Jan & Dean....
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Immediate Family
If you listen to 1970s pop music, you’ve undoubtedly heard these guys play, but do you know their na...
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Carole King: Natural Woman
Weaving previously unseen and rare performances and home movies with a new, exclusive interview with...
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Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
Documentary featuring an intimate profile of American rock legend Meat Loaf, spanning from his child...
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Adam Sandler: Love You
Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, p...
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California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas
This special celebrates the harmonious pop-rock group, blending full-performance clips, rare home mo...
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Echo in the Canyon
A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconi...
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The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show
This short documentary, produced in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture ...
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Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented a...
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You've Got A Friend: The Carole King Story
Documentary telling, in her own words, the story of Carole King's upbringing in Brooklyn and the sub...
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Sane Inside Insanity
What is the secret behind the success of "Rocky Horror"? Is it the music? The actors? The comedy? It...
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The Making of Ladies and Gentlemen, Fabulous Stains
A documentary look at the 'making of' and cult success of the troubled Lou Adler directed film "Ladi...
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Cheech & Chong's Last Movie
Exploring their 5-decade career performing stand-up, making records, and starring in hit films. It c...
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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
This film tells (using modern day interviews and archival footage and sound tapes) the story of how ...
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Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix Live In Maui
Jimi Hendrix Experience’s storied visit to Maui, their performance on the dormant lower crater of Ha...
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Kareem: Minority of One
This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-...
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Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
A wild journey into the origins of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the biggest cult film of all time,...
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