Despite his longstanding career, Al Green is still history in the making. This May, the legendary singer will team up with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of the Roots for what will mark his return to R&B, Lay It Down. The new album comes three years after his last CD, Everything’s OK, released in 2005. Proof positive that Al Green isn’t finished with his musical contributions.
Spanning four decades, Green’s career is still in full swing. In the early 1970s, Green solidified his place in R&B by dropping some of the best music of its time. His hits transcended him from R&B singer into pop icon. Then, in 1976, Green added Gospel music to his resume, and since 1979 has led his Memphis-Tennesee Baptist congregation, the Full Gospel Tabernacle.
But Gospel music had always been a big part of Al Green. He had been singing since he was 9 years old, forming a gospel quartet with his brothers, called The Greene brothers, in their hometown of Forest City, Arkansas. But by 1969, Green was ready for a solo career and signed as a solo artists to Hi Records. This is when Al Green found that dynamic voice and really got to utilize his other musical talents. He is a talented songwriter, singer, reverend, who is famous for his unique brand of soul music.
With classic records such as “Let’s Stay Together” and “Love and Happiness,” Al Green has one of the most impressive discographies in R&B history. He says, "The music is the message, the message is the music. So that's my little ministry that the Big Man upstairs gave to me—a little ministry called love and happiness." For more, check on algreenmusic.com.