Herb Alpert

Few artists have had the monumental life and career of Herb Alpert. As the leader of the Tijuana Brass, Alpert led one of the most successful touring bands of 1960s while earning numerous Grammys, number one albums, and hit singles in the process. Some of his hits during this period include "The Lonely Bull," "A Taste of Honey," and "This Guy's in Love With You," the last of which was written by the iconic songwriting duo of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. In addition to his impressive musical output, Alpert also co-founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss. Together, the duo released all of Tijuana Brass's records and discovered such notable artists as The Carpenters and Cat Stevens. Alpert and Moss sold off their interest in A&M in the late 1980s before leaving the label altogether in 1993. Alpert remained actively involved in the music industry well into the 2010s, releasing a new album, Steppin' Out, in 2013, which went on to win a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album. The word legend is thrown around a lot, but with a career spanning seven decades, worldwide acclaim, and just about every accolade under the sun, there are few more deserving of the title than Herb Alpert.