Short Biography

Neil Young is one of the most respected and prolific rock/folk guitarists of the late 20th century. Raised in Canada, he first became well-known as a guitarist and occasional vocalist for the band Buffalo Springfield. After the band`s breakup, Young became a solo performer. However, he also has spent more than 30 years performing with the super-group Crosby Stills Nash & Young, as well as with the band Crazy Horse. He also recorded an album with the grunge band Pearl Jam in 1995. Besides his work as a musician, he has also been active in film. Young has produced and/or performed in such concert films as Rust Never Sleeps (1979), Year of the Horse (1997) and many more. He has also been involved with non-musical films, including Neil Young: Human Highway (1982) and Made in Heaven (1987).

Miscellaneous Information

Friends and Family

Ronnie Van Zant [Friend]

Jean Ferguson Paterson (paternal)

Percy Young [Grandfather] (paternal)

Bob Young [Brother]

Danny Whitten [Friend]

Bill Ragland [Grandfather]

Edna "Rassy" Ragland [Mother]

Scott Young [Father]

Jonathan Demme [Friend]

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