Artist description Al Murphy was born and raised in Long Beach, Ms. He learned to play guitar cords from his father and a cousin at the age of 10 and learned to play by ear from there. He played and sang for several fund raisers and talent shows in is Jr/Sr year of high school. He graduated from Long Beach High in 1967 and went on to receive his associates degree in Radio/Broadcasting in 1973 from MS Coast Community College, Jeff Davis Campus, Gulfport, Ms. In The 70's 80's he was a top-rated, country music radio disk-jocky for "57-Country, WVMI, Biloxi" and "A.M.-1240, Great Country Music, WGCM, Gulfport" For years he's played various club gigs and festivals along the Mississippi coast - either as part of a band or as a solo performer, and continues to do so whenever the opportunity presents itself. "ANY TIME YOU GET THE CHANCE TO PLAY AND SING... THAT'S GOOD. AND IF THERE HAPPENS TO BE AN APPRECIATIVE AUDIENCE TO PLAY AND SING FOR... THAT'S EVEN BETTER!!"

Music Style Country

Musical Influences Jim Reeves, Ray Price, Eddy Arnold, Don Williams, Ed Bruce, Mickey Newbury

Similar Artists Jim Reeves, Ray Price, Eddy Arnold, Mickey Newbury, Ed Bruce, Don Williams

Artist History Al is Happily married and living in Biloxi, Mississippi, with his wife, Linda. Their children are all "grown and gone". So far they have two grandchildren.

Group Members Al Murphy

Instruments Acoustic & Electric guitar, Electric Bass, Drums

Albums The Folk Singer, Play One Pop Likes

Press Reviews "Casey took it all in, mesmerized by her first experience in recording session, still awestruck that she was actually a part of it. Staring at the lead guitarist, she whispered to Tess, "My gosh, that's Al Murphy. I've seen him on TNN." (LaVyrle Spencer SmallTown Girl)

Location Biloxi, Mississippi - USA

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