Al Green

Al Green, born on April 13, 1946, in Forrest City, Arkansas, is a legendary American singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s. His signature song, "Let's Stay Together," along with hits like "Tired of Being Alone" and "I'm Still in Love with You," earned him the title "The Last of the Great Soul Singers."

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Green started singing at a young age in a gospel quartet with his brothers. His professional music career began in the mid-1960s when he formed an R&B group, Al Green & the Soul Mates. However, it was his collaboration with producer Willie Mitchell that led to his major breakthrough. 

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In the 1970s, Green's unique style of soul music, blending elements of gospel and pop, resulted in a string of hit records. However, after a turbulent period in his personal life, Green became an ordained pastor in 1976 and turned towards gospel music.

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Over the years, he has received numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Despite his shift to religious music, Green's influence on the genre of soul music remains profound, and he is often cited as one of the greatest singers of all time. In 2014, Green was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards, recognizing his significant contribution to the music industry.