Teenie Hodges

Teenie Hodges
Birth nameMabon Lewis Hodges
Born(1945-11-16)November 16, 1945
Germantown, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJune 22, 2014(2014-06-22) (aged 68)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
GenresRhythm and blues, funk, soul
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1958–2014
Formerly ofThe Impalas
Hi Rhythm
Al Green

Mabon Lewis "Teenie" Hodges (November 16, 1945 – June 22, 2014)[1] was an American musician known for his work as a rhythm and lead guitarist and songwriter on many of Al Green's soul hits, and those of other artists such as Ann Peebles and Syl Johnson, on Hi Records in the 1970s. His credits as a songwriter include "Take Me to the River", "Love and Happiness", "L-O-V-E (Love)", and "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)".

  1. ^ Sisario, Ben (June 25, 2014). "Teenie Hodges, Soul Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 68". The New York Times. Retrieved June 26, 2014.