Albert Berry (musician)

Albert Berry (born August ), 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==
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 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==
Al Berry has three children; and one grandchild.
==Discography==
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
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