Who was the singer that switched from soul music to gospel after his girlfriend scalded him with hot grits?

I used to listen to him back in the 70s and early 80s. I really liked his music, but I had no idea about all of this. I'll have to find some of his gospel music.

He's referred to in Marc Cohn's "Walking in Memphis" song - "Reverend Green be glad to see you, when you haven't got a prayer..." Great song!

I recently learned that recording artist Herb Albert, founded A & M studios in Hollywood along a with a friend.

I have just guessed 😁

Player Say what!?, I was shocked when I read that too! I couldn't see her living much longer after throwing those grits!! lol

Al Green was a household musical name back then.

I remembered this unbelievable news when it happened but didn't remember that the girlfriend had committed suicide.

He got some great music secular and gospel, his secular music (the jams/belly rubbin music) was great in the 70s basement parties.