Al Green

Al Green
Green in 2001
Background information
Birth name	Albert Leornes Greene
Also known as	The Reverend Al Green
Born	(1946-04-13) April 13, 1946 Forrest City, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres	Soul R&B gospel Southern soul progressive soul
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter pastor record producer
Instrument(s)	Vocals guitar
Discography	Al Green discography
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Hi Myrrh The Right Stuff Fat Possum A&M Word Epic MCA Blue Note
Website	www.al-green.com

Al Greene (born April 13, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including Take Me to the River (which was covered by Talking Heads on their 2nd album, and during most of their concerts), Tired of Being Alone, I'm Still in Love with You, Love and Happiness, and his signature song, Let's Stay Together.

Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. He 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 is the winner of 11 Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also received the BMI Icon award and is a Kennedy Center Honors recipient. He was included in the Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, ranking at No. 65, as well as its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, at No. 10.