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Al Garth is a saxophonist and violinist who has worked with the Eagles since 1982. He is also a founding member of Loggins & Messina and a former member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Oct 21, 2023 · Al Garth was primarily a session and touring musician for The Eagles, contributing on violin and saxophone. Though not an official member of the band, his musicianship added a different layer of texture to the band’s sound in live settings.
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Al Garth joined Poco Band in 1975 and played saxophone and violin until 1976. He also worked with Loggins and Messina, the Eagles, and Soul Fuse.
Al Garth (ex-Loggins and Messina), who guested on Head Over Heels and Rose of Cimarron, was added to the group's 1976 touring line up on sax and violin, but was gone by the end of that year.
Real Name: Lester Alan Garth. Profile: American musician and singer, he plays saxophone, horn, violin and other instruments. In Groups: Loggins And Messina, Poco (3), The Dirt Band. Variations: Viewing All | Al Garth. A. Garth, Garth, Alan Garth, A. L. Garth, Gate, Lester A. Garth.
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It was their final album with their original backing band, because multireedist and violinist Al Garth would soon leave the band, but multireedist Jon Clarke, bassist Larry Sims and drummer Merel Bregante remained, and saxophonist Don Roberts made his debut on this record.
