Al Green has been so successful in his revamped career than many people now know him better as a Reverend than they ever did in his previous life. Those of us who are a little older know what he used to do though - Green was a gifted and vibrant soul singer. He wasn't just a jobbing musician either - if you look up the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, you'll find that Green's name is still there, up in lights. Everybody has heard the song 'Let's Stay Together.' Not everybody realizes that it's Green they're listening to.
When people listen to Green now, they'll be hearing the word of God. Some traumatic issues in his personal life saw him turn to the Good Book, and after some soul-searching, he felt a calling to enter into the ministry himself. Green is now a pastor in Memphis. He may be in music city, but music doesn't pay his bills anymore. The church doesn't pay well, but Green's musical success means the royalty checks are still coming in.