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Metro
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The musician richer than Taylor Swift and Beyoncé with $1billion net worth
If you imagine the world's richest musicians, you'll likely immediately think of Taylor Swift, Sir Paul McCartney, or power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z. One name that likely doesn't come to mind is Herb Alpert, but the jazz artist comes above the likes of Bono, Selena Gomez, and Queen Bey herself on the list of the top 10 richest musicians. According to Esquire, the 90-year-old star has a net worth of $1.25billion (£939,000,000), just shy of Madonna, who sits at $1.26b (£947,000,000). The Californian trumpeter, singer, songwriter, and record producer is well known in the world of jazz, having released 28 albums that appeared on the US Billboard 200, five of which hit number one. Alpert is the only musician to have ever hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 as both a vocalist and an instrumentalist, and has been awarded 14 platinum and 15 gold albums. The conductor has sold a whopping 72million records worldwide and has several accolades, including eight Grammys, a Tony Award, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, and six years later, was honoured with the National Medal of Arts by Barack Obama. He led the Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass in the 1960s, co-founding A&M Records with Jerry Moss in 1962. It grew to be one of the largest record labels in North America, signing the likes of Janet Jackson, Sting, The Carpenters, Liza Minelli, and many more. He sold A&M Records in 1989 for $500m (£375,826,000) to PolyGram, a subsidiary of Philips. Alpert and Moss later received an additional $200m (£150,330,000) after PolyGram breached the terms of the deal. Outside of music, he has various philanthropic ventures, including creating the Herb Alpert Foundation and the Alpert Awards in the Arts in the 1980s, which help support youth and arts education and environmental issues. He and his second wife, singer Lani Hall, have also donated millions to the University of California to aid the teaching of the arts. The musician has three children – Dore, 64, and Eden, 58, with his first wife Sharon Mae Lubin, and Aria, 48, with Hall. Alpert is set to go on tour to celebrate the 60th anniversary of his hit album Whipped Cream & Other Delights, which features singles such as The Lonely Bull, Casino Royale, This Guy's In Love With You, and Spanish Flea. Jay-Z – $3.71 billion Rihanna – $2.08 billion Sir Paul McCartney – $1.93 billion Taylor Swift – $1.63 billion Bruce Springsteen – $1.60 billion Madonna – $1.26 billion Herb Alpert – $1.27 billion Selena Gomez – $1.19 billion Beyoncé – $1.13 billion Bono – $1.04 billion Speaking to Billboard last year, Alpert explained how he told his sister Mimi, 98, he would be hitting the road once more. More Trending 'I have to explain to her that it gives me energy to do it,' he said in an interview celebrating the release of his 50th album, aptly titled 50. 'I'm not on a victory tour here. It's not about that. It's that I love doing it. I love to play the horn. I love to play the horn. I love playing with great musicians. I love doing it. 'I'm a right-brain guy; I play, I've been painting for over 50 years, sculpting for over 40. It just gives me reason to be.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Johnny Rodriguez, first ever Hispanic country music star, dies aged 73 MORE: Netflix's latest 'charming' film with 'giant heart' is your ultimate weekend watch MORE: John Legend pinpoints exact moment mentor Kanye West's 'descent' began
CBS News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Herb Alpert reflects on fame, TikTok and turning 90 with the Tijuana Brass
Herb Alpert celebrates 90 years and a return to the stage with new Tijuana Brass Legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert celebrated his 90th birthday last month by taking the stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center with a new iteration of the Tijuana Brass, marking his return to the iconic group format for the first time in 40 years. The milestone performance coincides with the 60th anniversary of his landmark album "Whipped Cream & Other Delights," which spent eight weeks at No. 1 after its 1965 release and helped define the sound of the era. "It has been overwhelming. I didn't realize I'd get this much attention at 90," Alpert said. Alpert's distinctive brass sound, inspired by bullfights in Tijuana, dominated the 1960s music landscape — appearing in television commercials, game shows like "The Dating Game," and films including "Casino Royale." At his commercial peak in 1966, Alpert had three albums in the top five simultaneously and outsold The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Frank Sinatra. "Sometimes I was even a little embarrassed by it all," Alpert admitted. His classic hit "Ladyfingers" recently found new life on TikTok, generating what Alpert described as "three billion streams" on YouTube, a phenomenon he finds "strange, because I recorded it like 60 years ago." The trumpet virtuoso's career hasn't been without challenges. By 1969, while going through a divorce, Alpert faced a personal crisis with his instrument. He described the trumpet as "my enemy" as he struggled with confidence and technique. A breakthrough came after consulting New York brass teacher Carmine Caruso, who reminded him that the trumpet was "just a piece of plumbing" and that "the instrument comes from deep inside you." Alpert also co-founded A&M Records with the late Jerry Moss, operating on a handshake agreement from 1962 until they sold the company in 1990. The two never signed a formal contract, a fact that still moves Alpert to tears when he recalls their partnership. Now touring with a newly assembled Tijuana Brass, Alpert says the music feels fresh again. Alpert continues to perform with his wife of 52 years, singer Lani Hall, whom he met when his label signed Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66. "I try to be as authentic as I can when I play," he said. "I'm playing in the moment of my life. And it's a hard place to get to. But that's the place I'm always looking for."
CBS News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Herb Alpert reflects on fame, TikTok and turning 90 with new music with the Tijuana Brass
Herb Alpert celebrates 90 years and a return to the stage with new Tijuana Brass Legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert celebrated his 90th birthday last month by taking the stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center with a new iteration of the Tijuana Brass, marking his return to the iconic group format for the first time in 40 years. The milestone performance coincides with the 60th anniversary of his landmark album "Whipped Cream & Other Delights," which spent eight weeks at No. 1 after its 1965 release and helped define the sound of the era. "It has been overwhelming. I didn't realize I'd get this much attention at 90," Alpert said. Alpert's distinctive brass sound, inspired by bullfights in Tijuana, dominated the 1960s music landscape — appearing in television commercials, game shows like "The Dating Game," and films including "Casino Royale." At his commercial peak in 1966, Alpert had three albums in the top five simultaneously and outsold The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Frank Sinatra. "Sometimes I was even a little embarrassed by it all," Alpert admitted. His classic hit "Ladyfingers" recently found new life on TikTok, generating what Alpert described as "three billion streams" on YouTube, a phenomenon he finds "strange, because I recorded it like 60 years ago." The trumpet virtuoso's career hasn't been without challenges. By 1969, while going through a divorce, Alpert faced a personal crisis with his instrument. He described the trumpet as "my enemy" as he struggled with confidence and technique. A breakthrough came after consulting New York brass teacher Carmine Caruso, who reminded him that the trumpet was "just a piece of plumbing" and that "the instrument comes from deep inside you." Alpert also co-founded A&M Records with the late Jerry Moss, operating on a handshake agreement from 1962 until they sold the company in 1990. The two never signed a formal contract, a fact that still moves Alpert to tears when he recalls their partnership. Now touring with a newly assembled Tijuana Brass, Alpert says the music feels fresh again. Alpert continues to perform with his wife of 52 years, singer Lani Hall, whom he met when his label signed Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66. "I try to be as authentic as I can when I play," he said. "I'm playing in the moment of my life. And it's a hard place to get to. But that's the place I'm always looking for."
