Al Green

About Al Green

R&B artist who is widely recognized as one of the best soul singers of all time. He is well-known for songs such as "Tired of Being Alone,""Let's Stay Together", and "I Can't Get Next To You". He's won over a dozen Grammys in all.

Albert Leornes Greene, better known as Al Green, 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", "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 died by 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.

Years active	1955–present
Labels	Hi, Myrrh, The Right Stuff, Fat Possum
Born	April 13, 1946, Forrest City, Arkansas, U.S.
Official Website	http://www.algreenmusic.com
Also known as	The Reverend Al Green
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, pastor, record producer
Birth name	Albert Leornes Greene
Associated acts	Willie Mitchell, Quiet Elegance, Sam Cooke
Genres	Soul, R&B, gospel, Southern soul, progressive soul

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Trivia

He is known to be one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Al Green before fame

Because he was listening to Jackie Wilson, his abusive father kicked him out of his first band.

Achievement of Al Green

As one of the most accomplished purveyors of soul music, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$25 Million

Al Green family life

Shirley Kyles was his wife from 1977 to 1983. His four daughters are Ruby, Kala, Alva, and Cora, while his two sons are Trevor and Al Jr.

Associations of Al Green

He and Lyle Lovett won a Grammy for "Funny How Time Slips Away" in 1995.

Al Green Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Height	179 cm
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