Lou Adler
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.
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Who is Lou Adler?+
Lou Adler is an American record and film producer who co-founded the Roxy Theatre and helped shape the music and film landscape of the 1960s and 70s.
What is Lou Adler known for?+
He produced films such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Up in Smoke, and managed musical acts including Carole King and The Mamas & the Papas.
Which institution is Lou Adler associated with?+
He is the co-owner of the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, a central hub for Los Angeles music culture.
