Sonny Bono was Al's best friend in the music business. They co-produced and co-wrote the song "Cheatin' on Me" for Warner Brothers Records. Al was devestated when he learned of Sonny's death in a skiing accident.

This photo of Al was taken in 2004. He still enjoys playing his guitar and piano although he now has a practice as a Doctor of Psychology and works out of his home in the West Hollywood Hills.

Jess Lee Turner had a hit record called "Little Space Girl" and recorded Al's song "The Three of Us" on Sudden Records. After the music business, Jesse became wealthy in other fields and financed his own movie starring himself.

James Darren performed Al's song "Fools Paradise" as his first release on Colpix Records. He followed it up with a bigger hit record called "Goodbye Cruel World."

Al produced the Beau Brummels in the early 1960s on the first three songs recently released on their 2006 CD box set. "People are Cruel," "Still in Love With You Baby," and "Stick Like Glue."

Corky Hale, an accomplished harpist-pianist who Al met while he was working as a producer for Ava Records. She went on to marry Jerry Lieber of Lieber & Stoller fame but still enjoys performing music in and around Los Angeles.

Al with Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby) and her daughter Jeannie Phillips celebrate after he earned his PH.D. in Psychology. The year was 1987. Jeannie has since taken over managing her mother's column.

Picture sleeve of Johnny Crawford's recording of Al's composition "Daydreams." Johnny was the teen lead of The Rifleman T.V. series. To this day he continues to perform with his band around the country.

Ritchie Valens recorded Al's song "Hi-tone" on the same album with "La Bamba" and "Donna" which was released on Del-Fi Records.

Al played his song "Hi-Tone" for Ritchie after they performed for a charity event. This label scan was taken from the original vinyl release.

Al's song "Hootchy Cootchy Girl" was recorded by Yolanda and the Charmanes. This advertisement was placed in Cash Box Magazine by Smash Records.

Rumples was Al's close buddy in the 1960s and remains dear to his heart.