There are 2 musicians with the name Al Perkins: #1 Al Perkins (January 18, 1944) is a Texas-born American guitarist. #2 Al Perkins (Brookhaven, Mississippi, August 1, 1930 - February 13, 1983) was a soul singer. His ‘Nothing Is Impossible’ had a few spins over the years on the Northern soul scene. #1 Al Perkins is a Texas-born American guitarist. The Gibson guitar company have called Perkins "the world's most influential Dobro player"