Al Perkins | |
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.JPG) Perkins with Manassas in 1972 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Albert Perkins |
| Born | January 18, 1944 De Kalb, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk, bluegrass, rock, country rock, country, contemporary Christian |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Pedal steel guitar, guitar, Dobro, banjo, vocals |
| Years active | 1953–present |
| Website | alperkinsmusic |
Al Perkins (born January 18, 1944) is an American guitarist known primarily for his steel guitar work.[1] The Gibson guitar company called Perkins "the world's most influential Dobro player" and began producing an "Al Perkins Signature" Dobro in 2001—designed and autographed by Perkins.[2]
- ^ Winston, Winnie; Bill Keith (1975). Pedal Steel Guitar. Oak Publications. ISBN 0-8256-0169-X.
- ^ "Perfect Sound Forever: Al Perkins interview". Retrieved January 21, 2022.