Episode 36 – Al Holland

A native of Detroit, Al started his musical career in classical music with his principal instrument being the Violincello. Al’s played in many orchestras including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The Highland Park Chamber Orchestra, and The Windsor Symphony. Then, he decided to try something different, so chose the keyboards as his new major instrument, which led him to join the show band, “Attraction” in 1970. He also spent many years touring with the Platters as an acclaimed vocalist and keyboard player.

These days he lives in southwest Florida. I’ve gotten to watch Al interact with the world from up in the booth during the Fort Myers Film Festival’s TGIM Monday events for the past 7 years, during which he regularly shows of his powers of perception, compassion, and humor.