Although not born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Al moved here in the mid 1950s and his life story is fascinating. To learn more about him, pick up this autobiography published in 2000. Sadly, Grand Rapids has no historic markers or remembrances of any kind for Al Green (that I've been able to find). A letter to the Grand Rapids Historical Society went unanswered.
Memphis does better 😊
In 2016 we were in Memphis and visited the Stax Museum that had a few Al Green items on display.
Whoever curated the display did not do their homework, crediting the wrong 'Grand Rapids' (he didn't move to Minnesota but to Michigan).
The best part of our Memphis trip was visiting the church of the now Bishop A.L. Green.
Suddenly he appeared and broke out in amazing song with that still incredible voice. We later had the chance to walk up to the front and greet him, told him we were from Grand Rapids, and he said he loved us. We love you, too, Al.
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