AE-1 lens compatibility with Rebel T7?

[SavileScruff]

I apologize in advance for what may be a DUH question, but I honestly can't get a solid answer online to my question if my old AE-1 lenses will work with some sort of adapter with my Rebel T7. Will the Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R do the job, or are my old Canon and Ronikon lenses now defunct? I used a company-supplied Nikon SDLR on my last job and often for personal use (no longer at that job), so became out of touch with my own film Canon gear and step-up to Canon digital. I feel as though I'm starting over, so I do need some guidance. If a GOOD, compatible adapter would work with my old 50mm and zoom lenses on the T7 vs. my having to repurchase lenses, that would be great, but I'm also fine if I need dedicated DSLR lenses. 
Thanks for your understanding and patience with my learning curve! (And I hope I posted to the proper board.)

[SavileScruff]

I still have my AE-1, all the gear, etc., thus my question. 

[SavileScruff]

Thanks. 😊 

[SavileScruff]

Appreciate your reply. 

[SavileScruff]

Thanks. I also have a 35mm Nikon and have learned I could have used its lenses with a Nikon DSLR depending on the model compatibility, but there are other inherent issues, as there are with the Canon adapters. Didn't want to spend twice as much for a camera body at this time anyway. 

[SavileScruff]

Thanks very much for sharing your experience, Steve. I agree with your assessment!

[ebiggs1]

"The cheapest EF 50mm lens is tons better than any FD 50mm for example."

Here is a fact that has not been mentioned and another reason why the cheapest EF 50mm lens is tons better than any FD 50mm. The FD to EF adapters have to have a 'corrector' lens in them. And that correction lens isn't top quality which can be realized by the low price of the adapters.