The Seventies
This collection of photos from the 1970s, features The Souther Hillman Furay Band, The Flying Burrito Brothers and of course, Manassas.
Al Perkins on stage with Manassas
Wing And A Prayer: John Mehler, Tom Coomes, Tom Stipe and Al Perkins
Ark promotional photo
Rick Roberts hand written set list for Last of the Red Hot Burritos
Joe Walsh and Al Perkins warming up before before Barnstorm opened for Manassas in 1973
Stephen Stills' Manassas promotional photo
Michael Putland photo of Al Perkins in the 'All The Songs' book about the Rolling Stones by Margotin & Guesdon
Bugs Giglio photo of Al Perkins, Timothy B Schmit, Richie Furay and David Cassidy August 1977
Shiloh promotional photo
James Partain's photo of Al Perkins, taken for the Shiloh album cover in the early seventies
Al Perkins on stage
Al Perkins performing with Rick Nelson
Al Perkins promotional photo for Manassas
Manchester UK Manassas Concert poster from 1972, courtesy of David Roberts
Bugs Giglio photo of the Richie Furay Dance A Little Light Sessions
Bugs Giglio photo of Al Perkins and Timothy B Schmit
Bugs Giglio photo of Chris Hillman and Richie Furay S.I.R. Santa Monica Blvd Hollywood June 1974
Bugs Giglio photo of Al Perkins, Rusty Young and Virgil Beckham
Bugs Giglio photo of Al Perkins and Chris Hillman in NYC Central Park 15th July 1974
Al Perkins performing with the Souther Hillman Furay Band
The Flying Burrito Brothers on stage
Al Perkins on stage circa 1975/76
Bugs Giglio photo of Al Perkins setting up at NYC Central park
The Souther Hillman Furay Band promotional photo
Al Perkins jamming at the Sundance Saloon
Al Perkins performing with Manassas
Bugs Giglio photo of Al Perkins and Chris Hillman in NYC Central Park 15th July 1974
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"The most influential dobro player in the world."
"Exquisite!"
"He is the best country-rock guitarist I've heard!"
"... Al Perkins could play a pedal steel and sound as good as every great guitar player alive ..."
"You play a style like no other ... and very soulful!"