Draft:Albert Berry (musician)

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Albert Berry (born August [when?]), known as Al Berry, is an American musician, bassist, singer-songwriter, producer, and recording artist. His work includes soul, rock, funk, and blues, reflecting his early musical influences. He has collaborated with such artists as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards, Kelly Clarkson, and Avril Lavigne.

Early life and career

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Berry was born in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was immersed in a vibrant mix of soul, rock, funk, and blues from a young age. His musical journey began in the bands of Frederick Douglass High School, supported by its dedicated Music Careers Department. His talent and dedication led to a scholarship for classical vocal studies at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.

In the mid-1980s, Berry moved to New York City where he was mentored by record producer Nile Rodgers. During this period, he contributed to several projects, including the Grammy-winning album "Family Style" with the Vaughan Brothers[1] and Ric Ocasek's solo album "Fireball Zone."

Berry's role extended beyond studio sessions; he was a member of the house band for VH1's New Visions Soul and Rock shows, where he performed with such artists as Bobby Womack and Dianne Reeves. This exposure provided him a platform to gain visibility in the competitive music scene of the time.

In December 1991, Berry relocated to Los Angeles to further his career as a singer-songwriter and recording artist with the band Civilization. Songs he wrote were featured in such films as Silent Trigger and Sugar Valentine. His solo album "Take The Pain Away" was featured on the soundtrack for the film Crash.

After several solo releases, Berry shifted to supporting roles, touring internationally with such artists as Kelly Clarkson, Lisa Marie Presley, and Avril Lavigne (The Best Damn Tour), among others.

Personal life

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Al Berry has three children; and one grandchild.

Discography

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Artist/Recordings Performance Producer Year
Avril Lavigne "The Best Damn Tour" Singer, Bassist Dana Marshall 2008
Crash Soundtrack Songwriter Al Berry, Shiro Gutzie 2006
Kelly Clarkson "Breakaway" Live in London Video Singer, Bassist BBC London 2005
County soundtrack (Blisstunes) Composer Al Berry, London Thompson 2004
Sugar Valentine soundtrack (Blisstunes) Songwriter London Thompson 2004
Mairea'd - Dawn of Revelation Bassist Jim Goodwin 2004
The Essential Jimmy Vaughan Bassist Various 2003
The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan Bassist Various 2002
B2K Live Show recording Bassist Chris Stokes, London Thompson, Tony Scott, B2K/The Ultimate Grp. 2002
Al Berry "Take the Pain Away" Singer, Songwriter, Musician Shiro Gutzie, Al Berry 2001
Artists United for Nature "The Puzzle of Life" Singer Curtis Briggs, World Wildlife Fund 2000
Voodoo "Confessions" Singer Shiro Gutzie 2000
N'Dea Davenport Songwriter, Bassist N'Dea Davenport 1998
Silent Trigger soundtrack Songwriter Various 1996
Jeune "Back to Reality Bassist Shiro/Jeune 1995
John Waite Bassist Mike Shipley 1994
Fabulon "All Girls are Pretty" Singer, Bassist Jack Joseph, Fabulon 1993
Grayson Hugh "Road to Freedom" Bassist Bernard Edwards 1992
Thelma & Louise soundtrack Bassist Nile Rodgers 1991
Charlie Sexton "Badlands" Bassist Nile Rodgers 1991
Charlie Sexton "Tennessee Plates" Bassist Nile Rodgers 1991
Rick Ocasek "Fireball Zone" Singer, Bassist Nile Rodgers, Ric Ocaskek 1991
Vaughan Brothers "Family Style" Bassist Nile Rodgers 1990
Cathy Dennis "Move to This" Bassist Nile Rodgers 1991
Carole Davis "Heart of Gold" Basisst Nile Rodgers 1989

References

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  1. ^ Paul, Alan; Alert, Andy (2019). Texas Flood: The Inside Story of Steve Ray Vaughan. St. Martin's Press. p. 290. ISBN 9781250622266.