Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
6
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 25, 1933 ( 78 years old )
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, U.S
Jerry Leiber
Jerry Leiber (April 25, 1933 – August 22, 2011) was an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his songwriting partnership with Mike Stoller. Together, they wrote many of the biggest hits of the 1950s and 1960s, including "Hound Dog," "Jailhouse Rock," "Stand By Me," "Yakety Yak," "Charlie Brown," and "Kansas City." Leiber and Stoller met as teenagers in Los Angeles in the early 1950s, and began writing and producing music together. They quickly gained success with their first hit, "Hound Dog," which was originally recorded by blues singer Big Mama Thornton and later made famous by Elvis Presley. Throughout their career, Leiber and Stoller worked with a wide variety of artists, including The Coasters, The Drifters, Ben E. King, and Elvis Presley. They were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Leiber passed away on August 22, 2011, at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential songwriters and producers in the history of rock and roll.
Known For
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
1995-03-06Tom Dowd & The Language of Music
2004-08-24Phil Spector: He's a Rebel
1982-01-01The Queen
1968-06-17You Are What You Eat
1968-09-24Elvis Presley: Elvis in Hollywood
1993-09-01