Neil Young is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. He began performing in a group covering Shadows
instrumentals in Canada in 1960, before moving to California in 1966, where he co-founded the band Buffalo
Springfield along with Stephen Stills and Richie Furay, later joining Crosby, Stills & Nash as a fourth
member in 1969.
He forged a successful and acclaimed solo career, releasing his first album in 1968; his career has
since spanned over 45 years and 35 studio albums, with a continual and uncompromising exploration
of musical styles.
He has been inducted into the Hall of Fame twice: first as a solo artist in 1995, and second
as a member of Buffalo Springfield in 1997.
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Birth Name: Neil Percival Young
Also Known As: Bernard Shakey, Phil Perspective, Shakey Deal, Clyde Coil, Ol' Neil, Joe Canuck, Joe Yankee, Marc Lynch,Pinecone Young
Born: November 12, 1945 (age 79)
From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Spouse(s): Pegi Young (m. 1977)
Genre(s):
Rock,
folk rock,
country rock,
experimental rock,
hard rock,
Classic Rock
Instrument(s):
Guitar,
vocals,
harmonica,
piano,
organ,
banjo,
ukulele
Occupation(s):
Musician,
singer-songwriter,
producer,
director,
screenwriter,
activist,
humanitarian
Active From: 1960-present
Associated Acts:
The Squires,
The Mynah Birds,
Buffalo Springfield,
Crosby,
Stills,
Nash & Young,
Crazy Horse,
The Stray Gators,
The Stills-Young Band,
The Ducks,
Northern Lights,
Pearl Jam,
Booker T. Jones,
Led Zeppelin,
Leon Russell,
Elton John
Did You Know:
• He has directed many films under the alter ego Bernard Shakey
• Had a brain aneurysm in 2005
• Collects Model Trains
• Turned down 1 million dollars to go to Woodstock 94
• Turns down most advertising offers