Alan Gordon ("Big Al") Anderson (born July 26, 1947) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. In the 1960s, Anderson was the frontman of Connecticut-based band the Wildweeds,[1] whose song "No Good To Cry" (written by Anderson) was a regional success in 1967.[2] From December 1971 until December 1993, he was the lead guitarist in the band NRBQ, and released several solo albums. He also played electric guitar on Jonathan Edwards's 1973 album Have a Good Time for Me.
In the 1990s, Anderson's career shifted from touring musician to country music songwriter, settling in Nashville and writing hit songs for such artists as Carlene Carter, Vince Gill, Diamond Rio and Trisha Yearwood, as well as Tim McGraw's number 1 hit "The Cowboy in Me" and several album cuts.
Anderson also reunited onstage with NRBQ on occasion, for 30th anniversary shows in 1999, and at reunion concerts held in Northampton, Massachusetts with all past and present members of the band in 2004 and 2007.[3][4]
He has released six solo albums, the most recent in 2012.[5]
