Big Al and the Heavyweights originally formed in 1996 as the Unknown Blues Band, with founding members Al Lauro, Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule), and pianist Rick Gergen (Sweethearts of the Rodeo). Of course, Warren is no longer in the band , Big Al has formed a solid array of musicians that features Louisiana Music Hall of Fame piano player vocalist, Wayne Lohr along with guitarist vocalist extraordinaire Marcel Anton and renowned California bassist vocalist Mark Parsons. The band has consistently toured and been featured at venues and festivals throughout the US. Big Al & the band have recorded seven critically acclaimed CDs of original roots music. Their latest album, Love One Another has been released by the Vizztone Label Group. The release features special guests musicians Luther Dickinson of the North MS Allstars as well as former Heavyweight alumnus and harmonica virtuous Jason Ricci. Recently , their original compositions "Bound By Love" and" World Full of Trouble" hit 1k plays on Apple's iTunes. #GumboHeads #BigAlandtheHeavyweights