Al Green

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Al Green
Green in 2014
Green in 2014
Background information
Birth nameAlbert Leornes Greene
Also known asThe Reverend Al Green
Born (1946-04-13) April 13, 1946 (age 78)
Forrest City, Arkansas, US
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1955–present
Labels

Albert Leornes Greene[1] (born April 13, 1946), often known as Al Green or The Reverend Al Green, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He 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".

References[change | change source]

  1. Fountain, John W. (March 1, 1995). "Silent No Longer". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 25, 2013.