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Neil Young
Music critics examine the life and career of the Canadian singer-songwriter, who was a driving force behind some of the biggest groups of the 60s before finding success on his own
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Neil Young
(Actor)
Born:
November 12, 1945
in
Toronto
Best Known For:
His extraordinary musical career.
Early-life:
Neil Percival Young was born on November 12, 1945, in Toronto, Canada, to Rassy and Scott Young. As a youth, he survived diabetes, polio, epilepsy and had to contend with his parents' divorce. His father was a highly respected sports writer for the Toronto Sun. In 1960, Young moved with his mother to Winnipeg, Manitoba. It was there that music first became the driving force in his life. After switching from ukulele to guitar, he was in a succession of bands and gained a large local following.
Career:
After Young left the California folk-rock band Buffalo Springfield in 1968, he slowly established himself as one of the most influential folk and rock songwriters of the 20th century. He later began jamming with Crosby, Stills & Nash, eventually joining the group, while continuing to produce solo material. He produced a phenomenal body of work, before re-inventing himself in the late 1980s as a hard rocker, inspiring such iconic groups as Pearl Jam and Nirvana.
Quote:
"It's better to burn out than to fade away."
Trivia:
Besides his work as a musician, he has also been active in film, either directing or co-directing a number of projects.
