Neil Young
Singer-songwriter with iconic albums

Born
November 12th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist emerged in the 1960s with a distinctive style blending folk, rock, and country. Achieved fame as a solo artist and with bands such as Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Notable for groundbreaking albums like 'Harvest' and 'After the Gold Rush'. Young's music often reflects personal struggles and political commentary. He received several awards including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a solo artist and once with Buffalo Springfield.
Released the album 'Harvest' in 1972
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice
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