This two-part documentary series takes an in-depth look at the company’s distinct approach of focusing on their artists, discovering unique talent, and evolving with the ever-changing music industry. With a wealth of rare archival footage and audio-only interviews, Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records will be an immersive experience told by the visionaries who lived it. Featuring the music of The Police, The Carpenters, Joe Cocker, Carole King, and The Go-Go’s among others, and interviews with Peter Frampton, Quincy Jones, Sheryl Crow, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, and more.
Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records is a Kennedy/Marshall Company production in association with Polygram Entertainment, Interscope Films, and Universal Music Publishing Group. Executive producers for Polygram Entertainment are David Blackman, Bruce Resnikoff, and Steve Berman. ICM Partners represents Kennedy/Marshall Company in connection with this project. The series will be internationally distributed by MGM.
“Episode One” – December 5th, 2021
Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss wanted to start a record label that focused on the artist, and so A&M Records was born. What began out of a garage grew to include such megastars as Burt Bacharach, The Carpenters, Joe Cocker, Cat Stevens, Carole King, and more.
“Episode Two” – December 12th, 2021
A&M Records evolved with the business and signed major artists like The Police and Janet Jackson. The genres changed, but the same artist-focused mantra remained. After selling the company in 1989, Herb and Jerry look back on their career and friendship.
