Albert Melshenker / co-founded The Ship in 1971
2020
Grew up in Chicago, Illinois; majored in Journalism at the University of Illinois.
Co-founded The Ship with Steve Cowan in 1971 and was active with the group until 1974; co-wrote The Ship, a Contemporary Folk Music Journey; also appears on the CDs, One More Night Like This and Left In the Wake, on vocals and guitar.
After the Ship: Extensive work in advertising, writing, and acting; other interests include comedy, chess, Civil War history, languages, Shakespeare, math, tennis, and bowling.
Albert lived much of his adult life in Agoura Hills, California, and passed away there on August 26, 2026
circa 1971