LEGACY
Legacy of Al Perkins
Artists and genres Al Perkins directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Bernie Leadonartist
Don Henleyartist
Chris Hillmanartist
Stephen Stillsartist
Richie Furayartist
Michael Nesmithartist
Dolly Partonartist
Emmylou Harrisartist
Gram Parsonsartist
James Taylorartist
Bob Dylanartist
Tori Amosartist
Garth Brooksartist
Dwight Yoakamartist
Dan Fogelbergartist
Joe Walshartist
Mike LoveartistMichael Edward Love is an American singer and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys alongside his cousins Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson and their friend Al Jardine. Characterized by his nasally baritone singing voice, he has consistently contributed to their studio albums and usually served as their frontman on stage since 1961. He is credited with co-writing 15 songs with Brian that reached the U.S. Top 40, including "Fun, Fun, Fun", "I Get Around", "Help Me, Rhonda", "California Girls", "Good Vibrations", and "Do It Again".