Alphonso Geneald 'Green' Greene was born on September 13, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

• He started singing at the age of four and by six years old he could play a few instruments.
• His family moved to Memphis when he was ten.
• Al Green attended Wilton High School and went on to attend Houston Community College. However, he dropped out after just one year due to financial reasons.

Al Green is a renowned American soul singer and songwriter known for his powerful, soulful voice and iconic hits like "Tired of Being Alone."

• He released his debut album in 1973 which featured the hit single "You Don't Love Me No More".
• His self-titled second album was released in 1974 but it would be his third, "The Al Green Album", that brought him mainstream success.

Al Green has sold over 15 million records worldwide and is widely regarded as one of the greatest soul singers of all time.

• He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 for his iconic hits like "Tired of Being Alone" and "I'm Still Goin' On".
• Al Green has collaborated with other artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Bob Dylan.

Al Green has won numerous awards including multiple Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

• He was awarded the National Medal for Music in 2014.