Coming from a musical background (Al's father Fred Webster played drums with jazz greats Kenny Dorham, Sonny Stitt, Lee Morgan, J.J. Johnson, Cecil Payne, Wardell Gray, Kenny Burrell, Lou Donaldson, and many others).
Al's musical journey began as a member of the Coachmen Drum and Bugle Corp where performing for an audience envoked his passion for music and kick-started his career. After years of performing a variety of musical styles and private study in New York with the legendary drummer Dennis Davis (Stevie Wonder/David Bowie) Al became a drummer in very high demand.
Touring Recording and or Performing with such artists as Jeff Healey, Long John Baldry, Edgar Winter, Mavis Staples, Billy Ray Cyrus, Kim Wilson, Robben Ford, Amanda Marshall, Duke Robillard, Randy Bachman, Jaco Pastorius, Colin James, Zachary Richard, Ray Benson, Ian Gillan, Gilby Clarke, Alanna Myles, Steve Lukather, Jim Belushi, Kenny Neal, Michelle Shocked, and TV appearances on the Rosie O'Donnell Show, Much Music, Juno Awards, NHL Awards, and MTV, Al became world renown for his drumming and easy-going personality.
While touring is Al's passion, he is also sought after for studio work, he has performed on recordings by Colin James "Little Big Band II". Long John Baldry "Right To Sing The Blues". Long John Baldry "Live In Hamburg". Long John Baldry "Live In Concert" (DVD). Walter Trout "Full Circle" Amanda Marshall "Live At The Corona Theater" (DVD). Amanda Marshall "Intermission" (Best of), as well as countless independent releases.