Jerome Sheldon Moss, was an American recording executive and music industry pioneer, best known for being the co-founder of A&M Records, one of the most successful independent record labels of its time. Moss began his career in the music industry in the late 1950s, working for Liberty Records. In 1962, he joined forces with Herb Alpert, a talented trumpet player and songwriter, to establish A&M Records. With Moss serving as the business-minded executive and Alpert as the creative force, A&M Reco... moreJerome Sheldon Moss, was an American recording executive and music industry pioneer, best known for being the co-founder of A&M Records, one of the most successful independent record labels of its time. Moss began his career in the music industry in the late 1950s, working for Liberty Records. In 1962, he joined forces with Herb Alpert, a talented trumpet player and songwriter, to establish A&M Records. With Moss serving as the business-minded executive and Alpert as the creative force, A&M Records quickly gained recognition for its innovative approach and diverse roster of artists. Under Moss's leadership, A&M Records became a powerhouse in the music industry. The label signed and nurtured the careers of numerous successful artists, including The Carpenters, Sting, Janet Jackson, Peter Frampton, and Cat Stevens, among others. A&M Records was known allowing musicians creative freedom and offering them a supportive environment to develop their careers. Moss was also a longtime horse-breeder and owner who received the largest ever first-place purse from the Kentucky Derby in 2005. He was also a philanthropist, he donated $25,000,000 to The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles, which was the largest single contribution ever made to The Music Center.
