Neil Young

Neil Young co-founded Buffalo Springfield in Los Angeles in 1966, an influential group lauded for blending folk, country, psychedelia, and rock. His distinctive guitar work and high-pitched vocals were integral to the band’s sound, earning critical acclaim with hits like ‘For What It’s Worth.’ After Buffalo Springfield disbanded in 1968, Young launched his solo career, releasing his self-titled debut album in 1969. He then teamed with Crazy Horse, releasing ‘Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere’ in 1969, propelling him to icon status with tracks such as ‘Cinnamon Girl’ and ‘Down by the River.’ In 1969, Young joined Crosby, Stills, and Nash, forming the supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, releasing the successful album ‘Déjà Vu’ in 1970. He penned and sang ‘Ohio’ in 1970, an anthem for campus activists.

In 2003, Young released the concept album and film _Greendale_. He received two Grammy Awards: for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package for _Neil Young Archives Vol. 1 (1963–1972)_ (2010), and Best Rock Song for ‘Angry World’ (2011). His autobiography _Waging Heavy Peace_ (2012) and the album _Americana_ with Crazy Horse were released that year.

His album ‘The Monsanto Years’ (2015) highlighted his vocal environmental advocacy. Young became a United States citizen in 2020, releasing _Homegrown_ that year. He removed his music from Spotify in 2022, returning it in 2024, and began playing with his new band, The Chrome Hearts, in 2024, with plans to remove his music from Amazon in 2025.