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Neil Young Leads Farm Aid 2013 Lineup

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:07:50 +0000

Neil Young will once again lead Farm Aid, the annual benefit concert that supports American farmers. The 2013 edition of the daylong festival will take place on Sept. 21 in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Neil Young, Furthur + Black Crowes Slated for 2013 Interlocken Festival

Dave Lifton — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:21:08 +0000

The inaugural Interlocken Music Festival will take place Sept. 5-8 at Oak Ridge Farm in Arrington, Va. Between the lineup and the credentials of the organizers, it could possibly be one of the main events of the summer for lovers of jam bands. Although the full lineup has yet to be announced, Neil Young and [...]

Neil Young, 'Rockin' in the Free World' – Lyrics Uncovered

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:10:14 +0000

When Neil Young performed ‘Rockin in the Free World’ for the first time on February 21, 1989, in Seattle, the song was just hours old. In fact, Crazy Horse guitarist Frank ‘Poncho’ Sampedro claimed that most of the band didn’t even know the song when they first played it. The song — featured on Young’s 18th [...]

Is This Neil Young's Last Crazy Horse Tour?

Ken Kelley — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:28:00 +0000

In an extensive interview with Rolling Stone, Crazy Horse guitarist Frank 'Poncho' Sampedro expresses some concerns that Crazy Horse's current tour with Neil Young may be their last.

Neil Young Returns to the Road in His Handmade Hybrid

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:05:54 +0000

Neil Young is back on the road again -- but instead of working with Crazy Horse or Buffalo Springfield, he's tooling around in his handmade fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle, called the Lincvolt. He's even blogging about the journey, which has included stops at California's Joshua Tree National Park and the Imperial Sand Dunes.

45 Years Ago: Buffalo Springfield And Eric Clapton Busted In Topanga Canyon

Dave Swanson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:45:20 +0000

On March 20, 1968, a genuine rock and roll all star bust went down. At the home of then girlfriend of Stephen Stills, nestled in the legendary Topanga Canyon of California, members of Buffalo Springfield were getting a little out of hand.

Neil Young Films Australian Show for Possible Concert Film

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:45:35 +0000

It's almost always impossible to predict just what Neil Young is going do next -- but for once, we might have a small clue. The elusive, iconoclastic rock legend has been on tour with Crazy Horse in Australia, and according to a new report, he filmed one of the dates Down Under for a forthcoming concert film.

Neil Young + Crazy Horse to Perform Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert

Dave Lifton — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:58:20 +0000

Wanting to do his part to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy, Neil Young has announced that, on Dec. 6, he and Crazy Horse will play a benefit concert at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J. “Come on down here and join in the relief effort,” Young said about the show, [...]

Neil Young and Crazy Horse Crank It Up in Cleveland – Concert Review

Dave Swanson — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:00:25 +0000

Neil Young is timeless, end of story. His age is irrelevant (he turns 67 next month), and the fact that he has not had a 'hit' record in years is of no issue whatsoever. Young, and his longtime band, the ever durable Crazy Horse, are the real deal ... always have been. And last night's performance at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio proved that.

Neil Young Hints That Buffalo Springfield Have Unfinished Business

Billy Dukes — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:07:54 +0000

Neil Young's busy 2012 was partly to blame for a planned Buffalo Springfield reunion tour falling through earlier this year, but it sounds like a get-together with Richie Furay and Stephen Stills could be moving up his priority list for 2013. In a recent interview, Young expressed regret that the '60s group never reached their potential.

Neil Young Unveils New Hi-Def Digital Music Player on 'Letterman'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:10:38 +0000

Neil Young has been one of the mp3's most outspoken opponents for years, publicly decrying the format's sound limitations while infamously holding up his 'Archives' box set series until he could find a way to make current technology work for his music. Now he appears to be ready to put his money where his mouth is by debuting an all-new piece of hardware, dubbed the Pono.

Neil Young's Autobiography Arrives In October

Carl Coffey — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:27:39 +0000

Neil Young has written his memoir, “Waging Heavy Peace” and will be released next month. Covering everything from his coming on the Los Angeles music scene out of Canada, and becoming a member of The Buffalo Springfield to the present day. The long awaited autobiography reads like Neil’s music catalog you never know where he’ll [...]

Neil Young and Crazy Horse, 'Walk Like a Giant' – Song Review

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:14:45 +0000

There’s great news for Neil Young fans; not only is the iconic rocker releasing a new album with the world’s greatest garage band on Oct. 30, from the sound of its first single, ‘Psychedelic Pill’ is going to be a classic Crazy Horse production. ‘Walk Like a Giant’ is being released in its full-length 16-minute [...]

Neil Young, John Mellencamp + More Turn Out for Farm Aid 2012

Jeff Giles — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:26:14 +0000

At 22 years and counting, Farm Aid is one of the longest-running rock festivals around — but as far as co-founder Willie Nelson is concerned, the fact that the show still exists is actually something of a disappointment. “I’m very sorry that we have to be here, because this problem should have been solved many [...]

Farm Aid 2012 Saturday In Pennsylvania

Carl Coffey — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:16:23 +0000

Willie Nelson, president and co-founder of Farm Aid, is proud of the group's commitment to protecting farmland.

With more than $40 million raised through concerts and private contributions since the first Farm Aid concert in 1985, the money works to keep family farmers on their land by awarding cash grants to groups that help small- and medium-size farms across the U.S.A.

Neil Young Says Music Is Taking Its Toll on Him

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:26:50 +0000

Neil Young once famously sang, “It’s better to burn out than to fade away” in ‘My My, Hey Hey,’ but the 66-year-old rocker isn’t doing either one just yet – despite his admission that continuing his touring career is getting harder as he grows older. In a new interview with New York Times magazine to [...]

Neil Young Unveils New Artwork for 'Psychedelic Pill' Album

Dave Lifton — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:25:36 +0000

Ever one to change his mind at the drop of a hat, Neil Young has decided on new covert art for his upcoming album, 'Psychedelic Pill.' The two-CD set, which was recorded with longtime cohorts Crazy Horse, will be released on Oct. 30.

NBC Reports the Tragic Passing of American Astronaut Neil Young

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:15:54 +0000

No, that headline and photo aren’t an error. It was, however, when they appeared on the NBC News website. The Wrap reported that shortly after NASA Astronaut Neil Armstrong’s passing, NBC accidentally reported the death of Neil Young. The headline that ran on the news outlet’s website read, “Astronaut Neil Young, first man to walk [...]

Title of Neil Young + Crazy Horse's Second 2012 Album Revealed

Chad Childers — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:32:06 +0000

Neil Young recently launched his tour in Albuquerque, but rather than filling his set with the songs from the ‘Americana’ album that he released back in June, the singer and his band Crazy Horse went heavy with even newer, previously material. Well, we may get to hear the studio versions soon.

Neil Young Keeps On Rockin' – Today's Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:27:00 +0000

Neil Young's big comeback album "Freedom" in 1989 gets a spin today. The single Rockin' In The Free World was huge, coming after a decade of career misfires and lawsuits, it was great to see this old work horse get back in the spotlight. Plus this album may have brought in a whole new musical genre, Grunge. Le