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Neil Percival Young OC OM (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian and American singer and songwriter. After embarking on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s, Young moved to Los Angeles, joining the folk-rock group Buffalo Springfield .
- Bernard Shakey
- Neil Percival Young, November 12, 1945 (age 77), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 1963–present
- Neil Young discography and filmography
May 25, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Neil Young, one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists of his generation. From his early days in Canada to his fame as a member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, to his solo work and activism for environmental and disability issues. Discover his songs, such as "Old Man," "Heart of Gold" and "Rockin' in the Free World", and his wife Pegi.
- ‘Homegrown’ The title track of a country-rock LP Young recorded in the mid-Seventies but legendarily shelved — finally releasing it in 2020 — this ode to DIY hemp cultivation doubles as an ode to self-made creative work of all sorts.
- ‘Walk Like a Giant’ “Me and some of my friends, we were gonna save the world,” Young sings two minutes into this 16-minute jam. But this is no sentimental Sixties lament.
- ‘He Was the King’ “When I was a little kid, I thought Elvis was pretty hot,” Young said. This tribute offers images from throughout the King’s life — Young even throws in a “thankyuhverymuch.”
- ‘When God Made Me’ The first nine songs on Prairie Wind were finished in the days before Young underwent brain surgery. The 10th, “When God Made Me,” came later, after one of his incisions reopened and he again lost consciousness.
4 days ago · Neil Young, Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known for his idiosyncratic output and eclectic sweep, from solo folkie to grungy guitar-rocker. His songs included ‘Down by the River,’ ‘Ohio,’ ‘Helpless,’ ‘Hey Hey, My My,’ and ‘Angry World.’. Learn more about his life, music, and career.
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Feb 13, 2024 · Neil Young and Crazy Horse are hitting the road for their first proper tour in ten years. It kicks off on April 24 in San Diego, California, and wraps up on May 23 in Chicago, Illinois. Ticket...