Lou Adler

Lou Adler is an American record and film producer who also co-owns the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood. Born in Chicago, he grew up in Los Angeles and started in music by co-managing Jan and Dean with Herb Alpert. He founded Dunhill Records in 1964, served as its president and chief producer until selling it in 1967, and signed the Mamas & the Papas, for whom he produced six top-five hits. He then founded Ode Records, where he produced Carole King's albums, including Tapestry, which brought him Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Record of the Year in 1972. On screen, he helped produce the Monterey International Pop Festival and its film version, co-produced Brewster McCloud, executive produced The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and directed Up in Smoke for Cheech & Chong. His honors include a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2006 and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.