CeeLo Green - Did You Know?
November 18, 2018Music facts, music trivia, interesting stories and much more. Introducing the "Did You Know" page about American singer, songwriter and rapper, CeeLo Green.
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CeeLo Green (real name: Thomas DeCarlo Callaway) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper and actor.
He came to initial prominence as a member of the bands Southern hip hop and Goodie Mob and later was also part of the soul duo Gnarls Barkley, along with record producer Danger Mouse. After that, CeeLoo Green started a solo career, and is best known for his soul work.
Here are a few interesting facts about CeeLo Green:
1. CeeLo Green was born Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, and has gone through several name changes over the years. He started with the hyphenated Cee-Lo and later added Green as his surname.
2. CeeLo Green started his music career in church, as both of his parents were ordained ministers.
3. CeeLo Green sank into deep depression, which he later wrote about in various songs throughout his career, including "Just a Thought" on St. Elsewhere, "Free" by Goodie Mob, and "She Knows" and "A Little Better" on The Odd Couple.
3. CeeLo Green contributed backing vocals to TLC's hit song "Waterfalls" from 1995.
CeeLo Green has won various awards and accolades, including five Grammy Awards, one BET Award, one Billboard Award, and one Brit Award.
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