| Richard Adler
(August 3, 1921 – June 21, 2012) was an American lyricist, writer,
composer and producer of several Broadway shows. He was born in New York
City, the son of Elsa Adrienne (née Richard) and Clarence Adler.
His mother was a "debutante" from Mobile, Alabama.
Adler had a musical upbringing, his father being a renowned Jewish
concert pianist as well as teacher of such as Aaron Copland. He
graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and
served in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II.
After his Navy service he began his career as a lyricist, teaming up
with Jerry Ross in 1950. As a duo they worked in tandem, both taking
credit for lyrics and music. |
