Eddie Lambert was a prominent music industry executive whose career spanned over five decades. Born in Brooklyn in the early 1940s, Lambert began his career in the music business at the age of 22 as a music publisher in New York City, working with talent manager Lenny Stogel. He later joined Don Costa and Teddy Randazzo at South Mountain Music and DCP Records, where he mentored his younger brother, Dennis Lambert.

In 1969, Lambert moved to Los Angeles to work with ABC/Dunhill as a music publisher and A&R executive, where he played a key role in signing influential artists such as Steely Dan and Jim Croce. He also worked on the development of songs by writers like Kenny Loggins and John Phillips.

In 1974, Eddie and Dennis Lambert co-founded Haven Records, signing acts like the Righteous Brothers and The Grass Roots. Lambert continued to expand his influence in the industry by joining Interworld Music Group in 1977 and later 20th Century Fox Music, where he signed songwriters such as Bruce Hornsby and James Ingram.

From 1982 to 1986, Lambert served as Director of A&R at Motown Records, working with artists like The Commodores and The Temptations. He also supervised soundtracks for films such as "The Big Chill." Afterward, he contributed to the television show "Star Search" and spent 11 years at EMI-Capitol Special Markets, focusing on film and television licensing.

In 2002, Lambert founded Rilex Entertainment, a music licensing consultancy. He retired in 2017 due to illness and passed away on March 4, 2019, at the age of 76 in West Hills, California, after battling cancer. Lambert was remembered by his brother Dennis as a mentor and best friend.