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Also Known As Albert Greene
Born April 13, 1946 (age 80) • Forrest City • Arkansas
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (2014) • Grammy Award (2008) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1995) • Grammy Award (1994) • Grammy Award (1989) • Grammy Award (1987) • Grammy Award (1986) • Grammy Award (1984) • Grammy Award (1983) • Grammy Award (1982) • Grammy Award (1981)

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