Genres: Country,Christian/Gospel,Soundtracks,Soul/R&BAl Green is one most respected soul and jazz singers of the last four decades. His popularity and mainstream success was at its peak in 70s with many hit singles which were in the Top 10. The jazz influenced RnB music was richly produced with string arrangements and back-line choruses. Al Green made the genre sound hip and contemporary yet never compromising on his roots. Al Green also has an electrifying voice with his customary screams and wails which would make him famous. His live shows are mostly a one man evening where Green has been able to mesmerize and audience on sheer vocal talent. Playing to a sell out crowds all over the world, Al Green has sold over 20 million albums and was an inductee in the Rock Hall of Fame in 1995. Al Green has enjoyed worldwide critical and commercial popularity and throughout his career. Soul legend Marvin Gaye even cited Al Green as one of the biggest influences in his life.
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Al Green - Last of Southern Soul
"People still come up to me and ask me to sign their records. That's right, records! Man, they don't even make records no more!" - Al Green
Mr. Gospel!
Al Green is one most respected soul and jazz singers of the last four decades. His popularity and mainstream success was at its peak in 70s with many hit singles which were in the Top 10. The jazz influenced RnB music was richly produced with string arrangements and back-line choruses. Al Green made the genre sound hip and contemporary yet never compromising on his roots. Al Green also has an electrifying voice with his customary screams and wails which would make him famous. His live shows are mostly a one man evening where Green has been able to mesmerize and audience on sheer vocal talent. Playing to a sell out crowds all over the world, Al Green has sold over 20 million albums and was an inductee in the Rock Hall of Fame in 1995. Al Green has enjoyed worldwide critical and commercial popularity and throughout his career. Soul legend Marvin Gaye even cited Al Green as one of the biggest influences in his life.
The Early Years
Al Green was born in the state of Arkansas to a family of sharecroppers. He started performing at a very early age of 10 in a group that started calling them selves The Greene Brothers. His father kicked him out of the group when Al Green was caught listening to Jackie Wilson.
- Al Green's album "I'm still in Love With You" was at No.285 on the Rolling Stone magazine of 500 Greatest Albums of all times and the song "Lo0ve and Happiness" was ranked #98 on the 100 Greatest Songs of All Times
- Greens former girlfriend broke into his house and poured boiling grits on his while he was bathing inflicting second degree burns and then killer herself with her own gun
- Al Green became church minister and is now called the Reverend Al Green
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