# Al Staehely
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{{Short description|American musical artist and lawyer (born 1945)}}
{{BLP sources|date=July 2017}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Al Staehely
| image = staehely.jpg
| caption = Staehely in 1999
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| birth_name = Al Staehely Jr.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1945|12|27}}
| birth_place = [Austin, Texas](/source/Austin%2C_Texas), U.S.
| instrument = {{hlist|Guitar|bass guitar|vocals}}
| genre = [Rock](/source/Rock_music)
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|songwriter|[entertainment lawyer](/source/entertainment_lawyer)[{{cite web|url=http://www.lawyer.com/alfred-staehely-al.html|title=Mr. Alfred Staehely Jr., Attorney|website=Lawyer.com|access-date=November 25, 2015}}]}}
| years_active = 1970s
| label = {{hlist|[Polydor](/source/Polydor)|[Epic](/source/Epic_Records)}}
| website = {{URL|alstaehely.com}}
}}
'''Al Staehely''' is an American singer/songwriter from the 1970s. He was featured in [Spirit](/source/Spirit_(band)), The Staehely Brothers, The Nick Gravenites / John Cipollina Band and recorded with labels such as [Epic](/source/Epic_Records) and [Polydor](/source/Polydor).
He is now an entertainment lawyer based in [Houston](/source/Houston), [Texas](/source/Texas). He has specialized in legal matters pertaining to the music and film industries since 1979.
==Music career==
After receiving his undergraduate degree from the [University of Texas at Austin](/source/University_of_Texas_at_Austin) in 1967 and [J.D.](/source/Juris_Doctor) from the [University of Texas School of Law](/source/University_of_Texas_School_of_Law) in 1970, Staehely was admitted to the Texas bar before moving to [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles). In 1971, he replaced John Arliss (who briefly succeeded [Mark Andes](/source/Mark_Andes)) as bassist in the already-established [Spirit](/source/Spirit_(band)), touring with drummer [Ed Cassidy](/source/Ed_Cassidy) and keyboardist [John Locke](/source/John_Locke_(musician)) as a trio while guitarist [Randy California](/source/Randy_California) convalesced from a horse accident. Shortly thereafter, California departed the group and was replaced by Staehley's brother, John Christian Staehely. Under the aegis of producer [David Briggs](/source/David_Briggs_(record_producer)) (best known for his lifelong collaboration with [Neil Young](/source/Neil_Young)), the new quartet recorded ''[Feedback](/source/Feedback_(Spirit_album))'' (1972), which showcased the bassist as the band's lead vocalist and principal songwriter.
Two years later, he wrote ten songs for a Staehely Brothers album (''Sta-Hay-Lee'') also released on [Epic Records](/source/Epic_Records). Later, [Polydor](/source/Polydor) released a solo album by Al Staehely. His songs have been recorded by [Keith Moon](/source/Keith_Moon), [Bobbie Gentry](/source/Bobbie_Gentry), [Patti Dahlstrom](/source/Patti_Dahlstrom), [Nick Gravenites](/source/Nick_Gravenites), [John Cipollina](/source/John_Cipollina), [Marty Balin](/source/Marty_Balin), [Peter Cox](/source/Peter_Cox_(musician)) and Hodges, James & Smith.
In an interview, Staley said, "Law didn't lead me to music. Music delivered me to law. Like so many others, I played in bands while in high school (Austin, Texas), in university (The University of Texas) and in law school (The University of Texas School of Law). Unlike most others, I didn't practice law for almost ten years after graduating. I joined the group Spirit, wrote songs, recorded for Epic records and toured the world."[{{Cite web |url=http://www.music-lawyer.com/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=June 11, 2010 |archive-date=September 19, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100919235659/http://www.music-lawyer.com/ |url-status=dead }}]
==Entertainment lawyer==
His clients include musicians, record labels, music publishing companies, and distribution companies. He handles various matters related to recording, publishing, sub-publishing, and licensing both domestically and internationally.
Staehely has represented film production companies, optioned life-story rights, and cleared music rights for films including the [Academy Award](/source/Academy_Award)-nominated documentary ''[For All Mankind](/source/For_All_Mankind_(film))''. He also represents clients with respect to litigation in all matters related to the entertainment business, including copyright and trademark issues.
In addition to his practice, Staehely has taught music publishing and music business law at both [the Art Institute of Houston](/source/the_Art_Institute_of_Houston) and St. Thomas University, also in Houston. He has also served as adjunct professor at the [University of Houston Law Center](/source/University_of_Houston_Law_Center), teaching entertainment law.[{{Cite web|url=https://steadyboyrecords.com/releases.htm|title=SteadyBoy Records|website=Steadyboyrecords.com|access-date=July 28, 2025}}])
*''Monkey Medicine'' – [Nick Gravenites](/source/Nick_Gravenites)-[John Cipollina](/source/John_Cipollina) Band, 1982, [Big Beat Records](/source/Big_Beat_Records_(Ace_Records_subsidiary))
*''Sta.Hay.Lee'' – The Staehely Brothers, 1973, [Epic Records](/source/Epic_Records)
*''Feedback'' – [Spirit](/source/Spirit_(band)), 1972, [Epic Records](/source/Epic_Records)
==Songs==
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*"Your Man In Rio", 2016, Artist - Al Staehely, Single
*"Heart of Texas (The Texas Christmas Song)", 2013, Artist – Al Staehely featuring Mickey Raphael, Single
*"Bailout Blues", 2013, Artist – Al Staehely & The Explosives, Album – Cadillac Cowboys
*"Feel The Heat", 2013, Artist – [Peter Cox](/source/Peter_Cox_(musician)), Album – Riding the Blinds
*"Longshot", 1982, Artist – Al Staehely, Album – Stahaley's Comets
*"The Bluer Side of Town", 1982, Artist – Al Staehely, Album – Stahaley's Comet
*"Ice on Fire", 1982, Artist – Al Staehely, Album – Stahaley's Comet
*"Coastin'", 1982, Artist – Al Staehely, Album – Stahaley's Comet
*"Mr. X-Terminator", 1982, Artist – Al Staehely, Album – Stahaley's Comet
*"Lovin' Tuff", 1982, Artist – Al Staehely, Album – Stahaley's Comet
*"Low Threshold for Pleasure", 1982, Artist – Al Staehely, Album – Stahaley's Comet
*"Hot Rods and Cool Women", 1982, Artist – The [Nick Gravenites](/source/Nick_Gravenites), [John Cipollina](/source/John_Cipollina) Band, Album – Monkey Medicine
*"Signs of Life", 1982, Artist – The [Nick Gravenites](/source/Nick_Gravenites) [John Cipollina](/source/John_Cipollina) Band, Album – Monkey Medicine
*"Trust Me", 1982, Artist – The [Nick Gravenites](/source/Nick_Gravenites) [John Cipollina](/source/John_Cipollina) Band, Album – Monkey Medicine
*"Mercy of the Moon", 1991, Artist – [Marty Balin](/source/Marty_Balin), Album – Better Generation
*"Louisiana", 1975, Artist – [Patti Dahlstrom](/source/Patti_Dahlstrom), Album – Your Place or Mine
*"He Did Me Wrong, But He Did It Right", 1975, Artist – [Patti Dahlstrom](/source/Patti_Dahlstrom), Album – Your Place or Mine
*"Without Love", 1976, Artist – [Patti Dahlstrom](/source/Patti_Dahlstrom), Album – Livin' It Thru
*"Lookin' for Love", 1976, Artist – [Patti Dahlstrom](/source/Patti_Dahlstrom), Album – Livin' It Thru
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*"Crazy Like a Fox", 1975, Artist – [Keith Moon](/source/Keith_Moon), Album – Two Sides of the Moon
*"Future Shock", 1973, Artist – The Staehely Bros., Album – Sta.Hay.Lee
*"Woman in Love", 1973, Artist – The Staehely Bros., Album – Sta.Hay.Lee
*"Woe is Me", 1973, Artist – The Staehely Bros., Album – Sta.Hay.Lee
*"Loco Motive", 1973, Artist – The Staehely Bros., Album – Sta.Hay.Lee
*"Soldiers in the Night", 1973, Artist – The Staehely Bros., Album – Sta.Hay.Lee
*"Captain Zombie Meets Unfellini", 1973, Artist – The Staehely Bros., Album – Sta.Hay.Lee
*"Rockin' in the Bush", 1973, Artist – The Staehely Bros., Album – Sta.Hay.Lee
*"You Won't Be Sorry", 1973, Artist – The Staehely Bros., Album – Sta.Hay.Lee
*"Chelsea Girls", 1971, Artist – [Spirit](/source/Spirit_(band)), Album – Feedback
*"Cadillac Cowboys", 1971, Artist – [Spirit](/source/Spirit_(band)), Album – Feedback
*"Ripe and Ready", 1971, Artist – [Spirit](/source/Spirit_(band)), Album – Feedback
*"Earth Shaker", 1971, Artist – [Spirit](/source/Spirit_(band)), Album – Feedback
*"Mellow Morning", 1971, Artist – [Spirit](/source/Spirit_(band)), Album – Feedback
*"Right on Time", 1971, Artist – [Spirit](/source/Spirit_(band)), Album – Feedback
*"Witch", 1971, Artist – [Spirit](/source/Spirit_(band)), Album – Feedback
*"New York City", 1971, Artist – [Spirit](/source/Spirit_(band)), Album – Feedback
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==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.music-lawyer.com Music-lawyer.com]
* [http://www.alstaehely.com Alstaehely.com]
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Category:1945 births
Category:Living people
Category:American rock musicians
Category:Songwriters from Texas
Category:American entertainment lawyers
Category:Writers from Austin, Texas
Category:Musicians from Austin, Texas
Category:Spirit (band) members
Category:University of Texas School of Law alumni
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