Al Green is a piece of digital artwork by Walter Neal which was uploaded on May 12th, 2020.
Al Green
Albert Leornes Green (born April 13, 1946 - age 74), often known as The Reverend Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He... more
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Al Green
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Walter Neal
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Albert Leornes Green (born April 13, 1946 - age 74), often known as 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". After an incident in which his girlfriend committed suicide, Green became an ordained pastor and turned to gospel music. He later returned to secular music.
Green was inducted to 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 100 Greatest Singers, at No. 14
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