Neil Young

Singer-songwriter with iconic albums

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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