Al Perkins
Al Perkins | |
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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. 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.