Richard Perry

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/richard-perry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Richard Perry born?June 18, 1942
2. Where was Richard Perry born?Brooklyn, New York
3. What is the career?American record producer, performer, and founder of Planet Records
4. What did Richard Perry do in music?Richard Perry was a record producer who made hit songs for famous singers.
5. How did he start his music career?He began as a performer in high school at Poly Prep, then became a record producer after college.

Record Producer: A professional who supervises and manages the recording of an artist's music, influencing its overall sound and arrangement.
Gold Record: An industry award recognizing sales of 500,000 units for an album or single, signifying significant commercial success.
Platinum Record: An industry award recognizing sales of 1,000,000 units for an album or single, indicating widespread popularity.
Planet Records: A record label established by Richard Perry, notably achieving success with artists like The Pointer Sisters during its operational years.