Herb Alpert

Herb Alpert is a music artist based in the United States of America. He is famous for his legendary jazz, Latin, funk, and pop music. He’s a music artist in a true sense as he’s a record producer and music composer, trumpeter, and record executive. He is well known for his participation with the music groups, namely “Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass” and “Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass.”

Well, how well do you know about Herb Alpert? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Herb Alpert’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Herb Alpert to date.

Biography and Early Life

Alpert was born to parents Tillie Alpert and Louis Alpert in the Boyle Heights of Los Angeles, California, US, on 31st March 1935. His mother, Tillie was a violin artist, and she used to teach students, while his father, Louis, even though he worked as a tailor, he was great at Mandolin. Alpert also has an older brother, namely David Alpert, who is an established drummer by profession. So it wouldn’t be wrong to say that music ran in his blood.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Herb Alpert in 2021, and what is his height and weight? Well, Herb Alpert’s age is 86 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 31 March 1935. Though, he is 6′ 00″ in feet and inches and 183 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 154 lbs in Pound and 70 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Alpert grew up in California and went to Fairfax High School to complete his schooling; and after school, he joined the US army but soon after, he realized something and quit the army to pursue music. Later he went to the University of South California for a short period of time.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Herb does not have a long history of marriages as he married only twice in his whole life. He married his first wife, Sharon Mae Lubin, in the year 1956. They have two children together, namely, son Dore Alpert and daughter Eden Alpert. But the couple filed for divorce soon after, in the year 1971. Then he tied knots with Lani Hall, who is also an artist in the year 1974, and they have a daughter together, namely Aria Alpert. Their marriage is going strong, and they are living a happy life together to date.

Is Herb Alpert Gay?

Herb’s marriage record tells us that he has been married twice, both to women and with them; he has his own children. Thus it is evident that Herb Alpert is very much straight.

Professional Career

Alpert quit the US Army to pursue music, and he started his musical career by collaborating with many artists in his former years. Then he moved and settled in Tijuana and created the Tijuana Brass band. This band was an immediate hit after they dropped their debut album “The lonely bull.” The band became famous overnight, but things didn’t work out very well, which led to Alpert dissolving the band in the year 1969.

He then found another band soon after, namely Herb Alpert and Tijuana Brass Band, which again became a sensation. Still, even though the band was pretty successful, Alpert decided to pursue his career as a solo artist and hence broke up the band in the late 70s. Since then, Alpert has been a solo artist for almost three decades and achieved international fame and success.

When he dropped his instrumental composition, namely ” Rise,” that he shook the music industry and garnered instant attention and love. He also founded the Herb Alpert Foundation to help interested young artists pursue their dream, and he also has a music school, namely The UCLA school of music.

Awards

Herb Alpert has been a successful solo artist for an extended period of time, and his musical talent has earned him not only one but five Grammys. He was also honored with the induction of his name in the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Herb Alpert in 2021

Alpert is not only a musician himself but also a record producer and music executive. He has his own music production company, namely Almo Sounds, which adds to his earnings. He is also involved in other business operations, including owning some music recording companies. All these make his net worth a whopping $900 million estimated as of 2021.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

The following are some lesser-known facts about Herb Alpert:

• Alpert avoids smoking strictly.
• He does not have a single tattoo on his body and likes to stay away from ink.
• He collaborated with the famous Baja Marimba Band.
• Alpert knows to play not only trumpet but also piano.
• He is the co-founder of A&M records and is signed with the same label.
• According to sources, Alpert is also a great philanthropist.
• He started to learn trumpet from the age of eight.
• When he was attending University, he was one of the members of “USC Trojan Marching Band.”

Alpert, other than being a talented artist, is also a very kind human being. He uses his money to do good for society as he’s known to be involved with various charitable organizations. He also donates for the more significant cause and is an ideal source of inspiration for a lot of people around the world.