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Composer

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Canada

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November 12, 1945 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Film

 

Neil Young is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative figures in the history of rock music. Born on November 12, 1945, in Toronto, Canada, Young grew up in a musical family and began playing music at a young age. His father was a successful journalist and sportswriter, and his mother was a homemaker who played piano and sang in a local choir. Young's early musical influences included rock and roll, country, and folk music, and he began playing in local bands as a teenager. In the early 1960s, he moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he formed his first band, the Squires. The Squires played a mix of rock and roll and country music, and Young quickly established himself as a talented songwriter and guitarist. In 1966, Young moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. He quickly became involved in the city's vibrant music scene, playing with a number of different bands and musicians. In 1967, he joined the Buffalo Springfield, a folk-rock band that also included Stephen Stills and Richie Furay. The band's self-titled debut album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Young as a major figure in the emerging folk-rock movement. After the Buffalo Springfield disbanded in 1968, Young embarked on a solo career. His first solo album, "Neil Young," was released in 1969 and featured the hit single "The Loner." The album was a critical success and established Young as a major force in the world of rock music. Over the next several years, Young released a series of highly acclaimed albums, including "After the Gold Rush" (1970), "Harvest" (1972), and "On the Beach" (1974). These albums showcased Young's unique blend of rock, folk, and country music, and established him as one of the most innovative and influential musicians of his generation. In addition to his solo work, Young also collaborated with a number of other musicians and bands. In 1975, he formed the band Crazy Horse, which became his primary backing band for much of his career. He also collaborated with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, a supergroup that included David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Young continued to release a series of highly acclaimed albums, including "Rust Never Sleeps" (1979), "Trans" (1982), and "Freedom" (1989). These albums showcased Young's continued experimentation with different musical styles and his willingness to take risks and push boundaries. In the 1990s, Young continued to release a series of highly acclaimed albums, including "Harvest Moon" (1992), "Mirror Ball" (1995), and "Broken Arrow" (1996). He also continued to collaborate with other musicians, including Pearl Jam, with whom he recorded the album "Mirror Ball." In addition to his work as a musician, Young has also been involved in a number of social and political causes throughout his career. He has been a vocal advocate for environmentalism and has worked to raise awareness about the dangers of climate change. He has also been a vocal critic of war and has spoken out against the Iraq War and other conflicts. Today, Neil Young is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential musicians of his generation. His unique blend of rock, folk, and country music has inspired countless musicians and has helped to shape the course of rock music over the past several decades.

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