Richard Gottehrer
Record Producer
1940 –
Who is Richard Gottehrer?
Richard Gottehrer is an American songwriter, record producer and record label executive. In 1997, he co-founded The Orchard, an independent music and video distribution company, with long-time partner Scott Cohen.
His career began as a Brill Building songwriter in the 1960s. His first number 1 record as a songwriter and producer was "My Boyfriend's Back" followed by other hits like “Hang On Sloopy” and "I Want Candy," eventually leading to the formation of Sire Records in 1966 with Seymour Stein. His career continued as producer for acts such as Blondie, The Go-Go's, Dr. Feelgood, Richard Hell, and the path eventually led him to Orchard Street in 1997.
We need you!
Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web!
- Born
- 1940
United States of America - Also known as
- Gottehrer, Richard
- Richard Gottherer
- Gottherer, Richard
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Adelphi University
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
Citation
Use the citation below to add to a bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Richard Gottehrer." Biographies.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 10 May 2024. <https://www.biographies.net/people/en/richard_gottehrer>.
Discuss this Richard Gottehrer biography with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In