Al Perkins
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About
American guitarist who was inducted into the Texas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame in 1997. As a highly sought-after session player, he has collaborated with noteworthy artists such as Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, Dwight Yoakam, and John Denver. He released his first solo album, Triple Play, in 2003.
Before Fame
He served in the Army National Guard before launching his music career.
Trivia
His musical influences include Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Holly, among others. Gibson Guitars released an Al Perkins signature model Dobro in 2001. The Gibson company has called him "the world's most influential Dobro player."
Family Life
His father drove trucks for Phillips Petroleum.
Associated With
He and Don Henley were bandmates in the country rock outfit Shiloh.
