Al Green
Albert Leornes Greene, known professionally as Al Green, was born on April 13, 1946, in Forrest City, Arkansas. He is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, pastor, and record producer, celebrated for his profound influence on soul music. Green's early life was marked by his performances with his family group, the Greene Brothers, and later, with the vocal group Al Greene & the Creations. His career gained momentum after meeting producer Willie Mitchell, who helped him achieve stardom with a series of soul hits in the early 1970s, including "Tired of Being Alone," "I'm Still in Love with You," "Love and Happiness," and his signature song, "Let's Stay Together."
Green's life took a dramatic turn in 1974 when his girlfriend, Mary Woodson, attacked him and subsequently died by suicide. This event led him to become an ordained pastor and focus on gospel music, although he later returned to secular music. Green's contributions to music earned him numerous accolades, including 11 Grammy Awards, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. He is also recognized as "The Last of the Great Soul Singers" and has been honored with the BMI Icon award and the Kennedy Center Honors. Green's legacy is further cemented by his inclusion in Rolling Stone's lists of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" and the "200 Greatest Singers of All Time."
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