Soul/gospel singer and songwriter, born 13 April 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas, USA.

He started his career as **Al Greene** but has used the name Al Green since the late 1960s. Al Green has also been a pastor at Memphis' *Full Gospel Tabernacle* since 1976.

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 (Performer).

Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.

Cousin to [[artist:368541]]; Al wrote the song "Take Me To The River" in dedication to his memory.