A native of Detroit, Al started his musical career in classical music with his principal instrument being the Violincello. Al’s played in many orchestras including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The Highland Park Chamber Orchestra, and The Windsor Symphony. Then, he decided to try something different, so chose the keyboards as his new major instrument, which led him to join the show band, "Attraction" in 1970. He also spent many years touring with the Platters as an acclaimed vocalist and