55 Years Ago: Al Green Takes His First Steps With ‘Back Up Train’
First album included only one original song but offered a tantalizing glimpse into the future.
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50 Years Ago: Al Green Finds Himself With ‘Let’s Stay Together’
Album's success helped him popularize a more tenderhearted blend of gospel and R&B.
Roots N Blues Highlights: The Reverend Al Green
Well, the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival gets started today, with the headliner being Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros taking the main stage around 10 p.m. Saturday is the big day, and the shows start around noon. I'm looking forward to seeing the new King of the Roots Band and of course the man, the myth, the legend: The Reverend Al Green.