Al Green

Date of Birth: April 13, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Date of Death: (Al Green is alive)

Biography

Albert Leornes Greene, known professionally as Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who is best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including “Take Me to the River,” “Tired of Being Alone,” “I’m Still in Love with You,” “Love and Happiness,” and his signature song, “Let’s Stay Together.” Born in Forrest City, Arkansas, Green started performing at a young age and gained prominence in the music industry with his smooth voice and emotional depth. After a tumultuous personal life, which included a near-fatal attack in 1974, Green became an ordained pastor and shifted his focus to gospel music, though he continues to perform and record soul music.

5 Interesting Facts about Al Green

1. Al Green became an ordained pastor in 1976 and founded the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Memphis, Tennessee.

2. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, recognized for his influence on the genre and his enduring legacy.

3. Green has won 11 Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002.

4. His song “Let’s Stay Together” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

5. Al Green was once attacked by a girlfriend who poured boiling grits on him, leading to second-degree burns. This incident profoundly changed his life and led him to become a minister.