Mabon Lewis "Teenie" Hodges 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.
10 Facts About Teenie Hodges
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Teenie Hodges was the uncle of Canadian rapper and singer Drake.
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Teenie Hodges was encouraged by Memphis band leader and record producer Willie Mitchell.
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When Jackson left in 1966, Teenie Hodges recruited Howard Grimes to replace him.
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Teenie Hodges contributed one acoustic song to Beale Street Saturday Night released in 1979.
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In 2005 Teenie Hodges recorded with Cat Power on her successful album The Greatest.
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In 2012, the filmmaker Susanna Vapnek completed a short documentary on Teenie Hodges, entitled, Mabon "Teenie" Hodges, A Portrait of a Memphis Soul Original.
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Teenie Hodges was married three times, and had eight children: Velencia Anderson, Reginald Hodges, Sheila Hodges, Cherie Hodges, Shonte Stokes, Tabitha Gary, Inga Black, and Mabon L Hodges II.
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In March 2014, Teenie Hodges was taken to Baylor Hospital in Dallas for pneumonia, following an appearance at Austin's South by Southwest music festival.
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Teenie Hodges died there on June 22,2014, from complications of emphysema.