Main   The Connection Collection   About   History

This page contains ads and links that earn commissions for CRC.

Neil Young

Neil Young is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician who has achieved great success and influence in the rock and folk music scenes since the 1960s. He was born on November 12, 1945, in Toronto, Canada.

Young started his music career in the 1960s with the band Buffalo Springfield, which became known for their hits "For What It's Worth" and "Mr. Soul." He then embarked on a solo career and released his debut album, self-titled "Neil Young," in 1969. The album included songs such as "The Loner" and "The Old Laughing Lady."

Young's music is known for its raw, emotional sound and often deals with themes of love, loss, and social and political issues. He has released over 40 albums throughout his career, including iconic albums such as "After the Gold Rush," "Harvest," and "Rust Never Sleeps." Some of his most famous songs include "Heart of Gold," "Rockin' in the Free World," "Cinnamon Girl," and "Ohio."

Young has also been involved in various collaborative projects throughout his career, such as his work with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, the supergroup he formed with David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash in 1969.

In addition to his music, Young has been an outspoken activist on a variety of social and political issues, including environmentalism, anti-war activism, and support for indigenous peoples' rights. He has also been recognized for his humanitarian work, including co-founding the Bridge School, which helps children with severe physical and speech impairments.

Overall, Neil Young is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important musicians of the past several decades, with a career spanning over 50 years and a legacy that continues to inspire new generations of artists.


The Classics (October 1962 - December 1962)
  • Neil Young - guitar
  • Ken Koblun - bass
  • Jack Gowenlock - guitar
  • Linda Fowler - keyboards
  • John Copsey - vocals
  • Buddy Taylor - drums

The Squires (January 1963 - June 1965)
  • Neil Young - guitar/vocals
  • Ken Koblun - bass
  • Allan Bates - guitar
  • Ken Smyth - drums
  • Others...

The Mynah Birds (1965 - 1966)
  • Neil Young - guitar
  • Bruce Palmer - bass
  • Rick James - vocals
  • Goldie McJohn - keyboards
  • Jerry Edmonton - drums
Neil Young and Bruce Palmer join Buffalo SpringfieldGoldie McJohn and Jerry Edmonton join Steppenwolf.

Buffalo Springfield (1966 - 1968)
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (1970 - 1971)
The Stills-Young Band(with Stephen Stills) (1976)
Albums:
  1. "Neil Young" (1969)
  2. "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere" (with Crazy Horse) (1969)
  3. "After the Gold Rush" (with Crazy Horse and Nils Lofgren) (1970)
  4. "Harvest" (with Stray Gators) (1972)
  5. "Journey Through the Past" (1972)
  6. "Time Fades Away" (with Stray Gators) (1973)
  7. "On the Beach" (1974)
  8. "Tonight's the Night" (1975)
  9. "Zuma" (w/Crazy Horse) (1975)
  10. "Long May You Run" (with Stephen Stills) (1976)
  11. "American Stars 'n Bars" (1977)
  12. "Comes a Time" (with Nicolette Larson) (1978)
  13. "Rust Never Sleeps" (with Crazy Horse) (1979)
  14. "Live Rust" (with Crazy Horse) (1979)
  15. "Hawks & Doves" (1980)
  16. "Re*ac*tor" (1981)
  17. "Trans" (1982)
  18. "Everybody's Rockin'" (1983)
  19. "Old Ways" (1985)
  20. "Landing on Water" (1986)
  21. "Life" (w/Crazy Horse) (1987)
  22. "This Note's for You" (with Bluenotes) (1987)
  23. "Freedom" (1989)
  24. "Ragged Glory" (with Crazy Horse) (1990)
  25. "Arc" (with Crazy Horse) (1991)
  26. "Weld" (with Crazy Horse) (1991)
  27. "Harvest Moon" (with Stray Gators) (1992)
  28. "Lucky Thirteen: Excursions into Alien Territory" (1993)
  29. "Unplugged" (1993) (with Nils Lofgren)
  30. "Sleeps with Angels" (1994)
  31. "Mirror Ball" (with Pearl Jam) (1995)
  32. "Broken Arrow" (with Crazy Horse) (1996)
  33. "Dead Man soundtrack" (instrumental) (1996)
  34. "Year of the Horse" (2-CD live set with Crazy Horse) (1997)


Compilations:
  1. "Decade" (1978)


Back to Home
Date Revised: July 1, 1999
Advertisement

 Navigation ~ Forums TOS
 Privacy & Legal ~ Sitemap

Home

This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com or its affiliates.

Powered by The Classic Rock Connection
Portions copyright ©2010-2024