Biography
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Al Green
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Birth name :
Albert Leornes Greene
Genres :
R&B
Soul
Smooth soul
Blues
Gospel
Instruments :
Vocals
Guitar
Also known as :
The Reverend Al Green
Labels :
Hi
Myrrh
The Right Stuff
Fat Possum
Years active :
1967–present
Born / Died
Born:(1946-04-13) April 13, 1946 (age 71) Forrest City, Arkansas, U.S.
Albert Leornes Greene (born April 13, 1946), often known as The Reverend Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer, 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". Inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, Green was referred to on the museum's site as being "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music". He has also been referred to as "The Last of the Great Soul Singers". Green was included in the Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, ranking at No. 65.
