Lou Adler (born December 13, 1933) is an American record producer, manager, director, and an owner of the famous Roxy Theatre.
He will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 as the winner, alongside Quincy Jones, of the Ahmet Ertegun Award.
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