“The Amazing” Al Snyder as he is affectionately known by
his loyal fans is a Guitarist, Vocalist and Songwriter who has been pleasing
crowds for well over 30 years playing such musical venues as Concert Halls,
local Bars and Clubs, Country Clubs and Private Parties. His distinctive,
soulful voice and unique playing style has made him a successful and sought
after session singer and guitarist for original songs, albums and jingles for
much of that time as well.One of Al’s first major accomplishments was being a founding member of the “US
Radio Band” whose debut album “Don’t Touch That Dial” on ABC Records in 1976
earned critical acclaim in “Billboard Magazine” and other publications.
Al has also been a guest guitarist on Casablanca Records
for a “Group With No Name” which included Katey Segal of “Married With Children”
fame and played with “Bruce Willis and the Accelerators” in 1998 at the wrap
party for “The Sixth Sense” movie.
Also a founding member for “The Motors” who wrote, recorded and released a
Nascar related CD on Blacktop Records in 1998 which was produced by Don Potter
(producer for “The Judds”) Al and the band played at many Nascar events over the
years. Such events include the 50th Anniversary Coca-Cola 600 race at the
Start/Finish line in 1998 (as well as playing for the opening of the new Florida
Panthers Hockey Arena that same year). They played at the opening of the new Las
Vegas Motor Speedway in 1996 in addition to playing such charity events as the
annual Nascar Invasion in York, Pennsylvania just to mention a few.
Al’s diverse musical ability enables him to cover such
classic rock artists as James Taylor, Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers and The
Beatles; rhythm and blues artists such as Keb Mo, B.B. King and Kenny Neal and
pop artists like Michael Johnson and Lionel Richie. Al even covers some old
favorites like
Elvis Presley, not to mention his own emotionally moving original music.
There is something for everyone to enjoy when Al Snyder performs.