Albert Leornes 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”, “Tired of Being Alone”, “I’m Still in Love with You”, “Love and Happiness”, and his signature song, “Let’s Stay Together”. Green became an ordained pastor and turned to gospel music after his girlfriend committed suicide. He eventually returned to secular music.
In 1995, Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was described as “one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music” on the museum’s website. He has also been referred to as “The Last of the Great Soul Singers”. Green has 11 Grammy Awards to her name, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He has also been honored with the BMI Icon award and the Kennedy Center Honors. He was ranked No. 65 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, as well as No. 14 on its list of the 100 Greatest Singers.
Al Green siblings: Meet Maxine Eve Green
Maxine Eve Green is the sister of legendary soul singer Al Green. Maxine Green went missing on August 23rd.
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