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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.

Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Black Sabbath + Others Fight Poverty with Concert Tickets

Jeff Giles — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:11:24 +0000

Poverty afflicts so many people that it can feel like it’s impossible to make a difference — but like any huge problem, the most effective solutions involve the efforts of many, and that’s where programs like the Global Citizen Tickets Initiative come in. Spearheaded by Pearl Jam manager Kelly Curtis and Hugh Evans, the chief [...]

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 [...]

Neil Young Is Back On The Road Again Sporting His Handmade Hybrid

Aaron on Air — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:08:54 +0000

Neil Young returns to the road 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. The Lincvolt is Young’s name for [...]

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 Becomes a Twitter Sensation

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:24:39 +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.

Did Neil Young Almost Cause the 'Pistol Annies' to Pee Their Pants?

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:53:38 +0000

Neil Young quoted the “Pistol Annies” in his new book, and the girls freaked out, and almost pee’d their pants. We all appreciate hearing that someone likes what we do, but it means even more to you if it comes from someone that you really respect. Neil has a new book out titled “Waging Heavy [...]

The First Cut To Be Released Off The Psychedelic Pill CD 'Walk Like a Giant' From NY&C

Aaron on Air — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:34:50 +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 Youngs New 'Psychedelic Pill' Album Artwork To Be Unveiled.

Aaron on Air — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:15:24 +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.