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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 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:28:00 +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 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:45:54 +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.

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 — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:58:20 +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, [...]

Stephen Stills Frustrated With Neil Young Over Buffalo Springfield Tour Cancellation

Dave Lifton — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:27:30 +0000

The inability of Neil Young to stay committed to a musical idea has been part of his charm throughout his career, but to his infrequent bandmate Stephen Stills it's maddening. In a new interview, Stills opens up about the damage Young did by walking away from the Buffalo Springfield reunion tour that was scheduled to take place in 2012.

20 Years Ago: Neil Young's 'Harvest Moon' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:00:56 +0000

‘Harvest Moon’ was heralded as the sequel to ‘Harvest,’ Neil Young’s 1972 classic that remains his only No. 1 album. But we heard that before: Everything from the unreleased (but heavily bootlegged) 1977 LP ‘Chrome Dreams’ to various songs that have appeared on albums throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s have claimed that honor.

Neil Young Becomes a Twitter Sensation

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:24:42 +0000

Legendary rocker Neil Young might not be the first guy you'd think of in terms of social media trendsetters, and with cheerful little ditties like 'The Needle and the Damage Done,' he might not make anyone's list of the funniest guys in the music business, either. But the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer proved to be both on Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 24), when he took to Twitter for an hour-long online chat that displayed his unusual sense of humor, becoming a worldwide trending topic in the process.

Neil Young + Crazy Horse Release 17-Minute Video for Epic New Song 'Ramada Inn'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:38:14 +0000

It won't be out until the end of the month, but Neil Young isn't waiting until Oct. 30 to start premiering music from 'Psychedelic Pill,' his new album with Crazy Horse -- in fact, he's just released a video for one of the record's longest tracks, 'Ramada Inn.'

Neil Young Hints That Buffalo Springfield Have Unfinished Business

Billy Dukes — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:07:51 +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 — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:10:34 +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 Shares How Kurt Cobain's Suicide Rocked Him Emotionally

Billy Dukes — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:35:54 +0000

Amongst the stories shared and decisions explained in 'Waging Heavy Peace,' Neil Young's new autobiography, the singer reveals that Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's 1994 suicide left him scarred. Cobain quoted one of Young's lyrics in his suicide note.

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 [...]

Neil Young Says Music Is Taking Its Toll on Him

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:25:56 +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 — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:25:45 +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.

Neil Young, Guns N' Roses Lead 2012 Bridge School Benefit Concert Lineup

Chad Childers — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:03:47 +0000

Neil Young continues to draw the best in music for his annual Bridge School Benefit. Now in its 26th year, the benefit will feature Young and his band Crazy Horse headlining both nights, with primary support from Guns N' Roses and Jack White.

Neil Young Announces Double-Disc 'Psychedelic Pill' Release Plans

Billy Dukes — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:20:42 +0000

Fans of Neil Young won’t have to wait long for more new music from the rock legend. After releasing the ‘Americana‘ album in June, Young announced today that he’d release ‘Psychedelic Pill,’ an oversized collection of original material featuring his beloved backing band Crazy Horse, in October.

NBC News Gaffe Cites 'Astronaut Neil Young' Death Rather Than Real Astronaut Neil Armstrong

Chad Childers — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:15:41 +0000

It’s easy when a story breaks to be so rushed to beat everyone else to it that a mistake can be made, but one error by NBC News had music fans wondering which part of what they read was true. The network initially reported that astronaut Neil Young had passed away, rather than Neil Armstrong.

Neil Young Honors Bob Dylan + Other Classic Rockers With New Song, 'Twisted Road'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:30:30 +0000

Neil Young remains one of the most unpredictable men in rock music. At the opening show of his new tour with Crazy Horse in Albuquerque, N.M. on Friday (Aug. 3), he debuted six songs, yet only one of them was from his most recent album, ‘Americana.’ In addition, he also chose to leave ‘Albuquerque,’ from 1975′s ‘Tonight’s the Night’ off the evening’s agenda. That has to violate some unwritten setlist-making rule, right?