Neil Young is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his influential music career spanning several decades.
Young's solo career includes critically acclaimed albums such as "Harvest" and "After the Gold Rush."
He co-founded Farm Aid in 1985, which has raised over $43 million to support family farms in the U.S.
Biography
Early Life
Neil Percival Young was born on November 12, 1945, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in a family with a rich literary background; his father, Scott Young, was a journalist and author, while his mother, Edna Blow Ragland Young, had American and French ancestry. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to rural Omemee, Ontario, where Young spent his early childhood. At the age of six, he contracted polio, which left him partially paralyzed on his left side. This experience shaped his resilience and artistic expression. After a series of relocations, including a stint in Florida for his recovery, Young returned to Canada and began to immerse himself in music during his teenage years.
Career
Young's music career began in the 1960s in Winnipeg, where he formed his first band, the Jades. He later joined the Squires, achieving local success before moving to Los Angeles, where he co-founded the folk rock group Buffalo Springfield. His solo career took off with critically acclaimed albums such as "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" (1969), "After the Gold Rush" (1970), and "Harvest" (1972). Known for his distinctive voice and eclectic style, Young has explored various genres, including rock, country, and experimental music, often collaborating with the band Crazy Horse. He also gained fame as a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, contributing to the iconic album "Déjà Vu" (1970).
Activism and Philanthropy
Beyond music, Young is a passionate environmentalist and advocate for small farmers. He co-founded Farm Aid in 1985, which has raised millions to support family farms in the U.S. Additionally, he established the Bridge School to aid children with severe disabilities. His commitment to activism is reflected in his songwriting, with themes of environmentalism and social justice prevalent in his work, particularly in albums like "Living with War" (2006). Young's artistic journey continues to inspire generations, making him a pivotal figure in both music and activism.
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Discography
Broken Arrow1996
- 1.Big Time7:27
- 2.Loose Change9:49
- 3.Slip Away8:36
- 4.Changing Highways2:23
- 5.Scattered (Let's Think About Livin')4:14
- 6.This Town3:01
- 7.Music Arcade4:01
- 8.Baby What You Want Me to Do8:09
Mirror Ball1995
- 1.Song X4:41
- 2.Act of Love4:55
- 3.I'm the Ocean7:06
- 4.Big Green Country5:08
- 5.Truth Be Known4:39
- 6.Downtown5:11
- 7.What Happened Yesterday0:46
- 8.Peace and Love7:02
- 9.Throw Your Hatred Down5:46
- 10.Scenery8:50
- 11.Fallen Angel1:15
Sleeps With Angels1994
- 1.My Heart2:45
- 2.Prime of Life4:05
- 3.Driveby4:45
- 4.Sleeps With Angels2:46
- 5.Western Hero4:00
- 6.Change Your Mind14:40
- 7.Blue Eden6:24
- 8.Safeway Cart6:33
- 9.Train of Love4:00
- 10.Trans Am4:07
- 11.Piece of Crap3:16
- 12.A Dream That Can Last5:30
Harvest Moon1992
- 1.Unknown Legend4:34
- 2.From Hank to Hendrix5:17
- 3.You and Me3:46
- 4.Harvest Moon5:05
- 5.War of Man5:44
- 6.One of These Days4:58
- 7.Such a Woman4:38
- 8.Old King2:57
- 9.Dreamin' Man4:37
- 10.Natural Beauty10:23
Ragged Glory1990
- 1.Country Home7:06
- 2.White Line2:58
- 3.F*!#in’ Up5:55
- 4.Over and Over8:28
- 5.Love to Burn10:01
- 6.Farmer John4:15
- 7.Mansion on the Hill4:48
- 8.Days That Used to Be3:42
- 9.Love and Only Love10:18
- 10.Mother Earth (Natural Anthem)5:11
Freedom1989
- 1.Rockin’ in the Free World3:40
- 2.Crime in the City (Sixty to Zero, Part I)8:45
- 3.Don’t Cry4:16
- 4.Hangin’ on a Limb4:19
- 5.Eldorado6:05
- 6.The Ways of Love4:29
- 7.Someday5:42
- 8.On Broadway4:59
- 9.Wrecking Ball5:10
- 10.No More6:06
- 11.Too Far Gone2:49
- 12.Rockin’ in the Free World4:42
This Note’s for You1988
- 1.Ten Men Workin’6:29
- 2.This Note’s for You2:06
- 3.Coupe de Ville4:18
- 4.Life in the City3:14
- 5.Twilight5:55
- 6.Married Man2:39
- 7.Sunny Inside2:37
- 8.Can’t Believe Your Lyin’2:59
- 9.Hey Hey3:05
- 10.One Thing6:00
Life1987
- 1.Mideast Vacation4:22
- 2.Long Walk Home4:57
- 3.Around the World5:29
- 4.Inca Queen8:01
- 5.Too Lonely2:49
- 6.Prisoners of Rock ’n’ Roll3:13
- 7.Cryin’ Eyes2:52
- 8.When Your Lonely Heart Breaks5:18
- 9.We Never Danced3:38
Landing on Water1986
- 1.Weight of the World3:43
- 2.Violent Side4:23
- 3.Hippie Dream4:14
- 4.Bad News Beat3:17
- 5.Touch the Night4:31
- 6.People on the Street4:34
- 7.Hard Luck Stories4:09
- 8.I Got a Problem3:19
- 9.Pressure2:47
- 10.Drifter5:04
Old Ways1985
- 1.The Wayward Wind3:13
- 2.Get Back to the Country2:51
- 3.Are There Any More Real Cowboys?3:04
- 4.Once an Angel3:56
- 5.Misfits5:07
- 6.California Sunset2:57
- 7.Old Ways3:08
- 8.My Boy3:37
- 9.Bound for Glory5:48
- 10.Where Is the Highway Tonight?3:03
Everybody’s Rockin’1983
- 1.Betty Lou’s Got a New Pair of Shoes3:02
- 2.Rainin’ in My Heart2:12
- 3.Payola Blues3:10
- 4.Wonderin’2:59
- 5.Kinda Fonda Wanda1:52
- 6.Jellyroll Man2:00
- 7.Bright Lights, Big City2:18
- 8.Cry, Cry, Cry2:39
- 9.Mystery Train2:47
- 10.Everybody’s Rockin’1:57
Trans1982
- 1.Little Thing Called Love3:10
- 2.Computer Age5:22
- 3.We R in Control3:30
- 4.Transformer Man3:22
- 5.Computer Cowboy (a.k.a. Skycrusher)4:08
- 6.Hold on to Your Love3:26
- 7.Sample and Hold5:11
- 8.Mr. Soul3:15
- 9.Like an Inca8:19
Re·ac·tor1981
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Hawks & Doves1980
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Rust Never Sleeps1979
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Comes a Time1978
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American Stars ’n Bars1977
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Chrome Dreams1977
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Tonight’s the Night1975
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Zuma1975
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On the Beach1974
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Harvest1972
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After the Gold Rush1970
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Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere1969
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Neil Young1968
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Label
- Record label
- Atco Records
- Record label
- Atlantic Records Group
- Record label
- Geffen Records
- Record label
- Motown
- Record label
- Reprise Records
- Record label
- Warner Music Group
- Record label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
Achievements
- Award
- MusiCares Person of the Year
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Award
- Officer of the Order of Canada
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year
- Award
- Canadian Music Hall of Fame
- Award
- Juno Award for Album of the Year
- Award
- Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award
- Award
- Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Rock Song
- Award
- Juno Humanitarian Award
- Award
- Juno Award for Artist of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Hall of Fame
- Award
- Canada's Walk of Fame
- Award
- Americana Award for Artist of the Year
- Award
- Order of Manitoba
Groups
- Crosby, Nash & Youngeponymous, originalcurrent
- Crosby, Stills, Nash & Youngeponymouscurrent
- Molina, Talbot, Lofgren & Youngcurrent
- Neil Young & His Electric Bandeponymouscurrent
- The Duckscurrent
- The Shocking Pinkspianocurrent
- The Stills–Young Bandeponymouscurrent
- The Volume Dealerscurrent
- The Squiresoriginal · 1963–1965
- Buffalo Springfieldoriginal · 1966–1968
- The Mynah Birds1966–1967
Played together with
- Bob JonesBuffalo Springfield
- Bruce PalmerBuffalo Springfield
David CrosbyBuffalo Springfield · additional- Dewey MartinBuffalo Springfield
- Doug HastingsBuffalo Springfield · additional
- Jim MessinaBuffalo Springfield
- Joe VitaleBuffalo Springfield
- Richie FurayBuffalo Springfield
Stephen StillsBuffalo Springfield
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Bernard Shakey, N. Young, Neil Percival Young, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Neil Young & Friends, Neil Young & the Shocking Pinks
Neil Percival Young is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter. Son of journalist and author Scott Young, Young embarked on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s. He then moved to Los Angeles, forming the folk rock group Buffalo Springfield. His solo career, often backed by the band Crazy Horse, includes critically acclaimed albums such as Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (1969), After the Gold Rush (1970), Harvest (1972), On the Beach (1974), and Rust Never Sleeps (1979). Young was also a part-time member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, with whom he recorded the chart-topping 1970 album Déjà Vu.
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