Ted Albert
Edward Frank 'Ted' Albert (1937–1990) was an early pioneer in Australian independent record production and founder of Albert Productions (part of Albert Music). In recognition of his contribution to the music industry, the Australasian Performing Right Association established the annual 'Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music'.
Albert Productions
Ted Albert joined the family music business, J. Albert & Son (now Albert Music) in the mid to late 1950s at a time when Rock and roll was emerging into the music mainstream in the United States, Australia and Europe. The early 1960s heralded the arrival of the independent record producers Phil Spector and Joe Meek and later still Shel Talmy. As artists in their own right, they had complete control of the creative process and shaped the band's recording sound.J. Albert & Son considered the opportunities presented by the Australia teenager consumer market.
In a letter dated June 1964 addressed to Alberts' New York based lawyer, Alex Albert wrote in part: