Richard Gottehrer | |
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| Born | June 12, 1940 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Adelphi University |
| Occupation(s) | Music producer, music executive |
Richard Gottehrer (born June 12, 1940) is an American songwriter, record producer and record label executive.[1]
His career began as a Brill Building songwriter in the 1960s.[2] His first number one record as a songwriter and producer was "My Boyfriend's Back" by the Angels, followed by other hits like "Hang On Sloopy" by the McCoys and "I Want Candy" by the Strangeloves, of which the latter Gottehrer was a member.[3] In 1966, he formed Sire Records with Seymour Stein.[4] His career continued as producer for the Go-Go's' 1981 debut album, Dr. Feelgood, Richard Hell, the Bongos and Moonpools & Caterpillars' first release with a major label, 1995's Lucky Dumpling.[4] In 1997, he co-founded The Orchard with business partner Scott Cohen, an independent music distribution company.
- ^ Sisario, Ben (September 13, 2010). "Richard Gottehrer of the Orchard". The New York Times.
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- ^ a b "The Sire Records Story". Soundonsound.com. Retrieved 23 January 2021.