Jerry Moss Net Worth
Christopher Davis
Updated on May 07, 2026
Jerry Moss net worth is
$800 million
Jerry Moss Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Jerome S. "Jerry" Moss (born May 8, 1935) is an American recording executive, best known for being the co-founder of A&M Records, along with trumpeter and bandleader Herb Alpert.After graduating with a degree in English from Brooklyn College and a stint in the Army, Moss began his music career by promoting "16 Candles," a hit for The Crests on Coed Records. In 1960 he moved to California where he teamed up with Alpert, forming Carnival Records in 1962 and running the company from an office in Alpert's garage. Discovering that the name was already taken, they dubbed their new-found company A&M Records.After the A&M label was purchased by PolyGram, the two men went on to form Almo Sounds in 1994, a new record label which continues to operate.Moss and Herb Alpert were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 as nonperformers.
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Began his career in the music business in the late 1950s as a promoter with Coed Records. One of his first jobs was to promote The Crests' song "16 Candles". |
| 2 | With partner Herb Alpert, founded the record label Almo Sounds in 1994. |
| 3 | Co-founder (with Herb Alpert) of Carnival Records. |
| 4 | His horse, Giacomo, won the 2005 Kentucky Derby. |
| 5 | Good friends with Sting. |
| 6 | Co-founder (with Herb Alpert) of A&M Records label. |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Dogs & Englishmen | 1971 | Documentary executive producer |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King of Queens | 1999 | TV Series producer - 1 episode |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark | 2013 | Documentary archive material |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nation's Favourite Carpenters Song | 2016 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark | 2013 | Documentary | Himself - Interviewee |
| Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune | 2010 | Documentary | Co-Founder, A&M Records |
| Legends | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Only Yesterday: The Carpenters' Story | 2007 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Co-founder of A&M Records, 1962-1990 |
| Imagine | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Joe Cocker: Have a Little Faith | 1996 | Video documentary | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Recording | Awarded on May 7, 1999 at 6933 Hollywood Blvd. |
Known for movies
The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark (2013)
as Miscellaneous Crew
Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2010)
as Co-Founder, A&M Records
Joe Cocker: Have a Little Faith (1996)
as Himself
Only Yesterday: The Carpenters' Story (2007)
as Himself - Co-founder of A&M Records, 1962-1990
