Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

Herb Alpert, born in Los Angeles, is famed for his mariachi-infused pop style. Co-founder of A&M Records, he scaled charts with hits like "A Taste of Honey" and "This Guy's in Love with You." His career, studded with Grammys, spans jazz, soft rock, and R&B, collaborating with legends like Lou Adler and Hugh Masekela. Alpert supports arts education through his foundation and continues performing with wife Lani Hall.