Neil Young
Neil Percival Young is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter. Son of journalist, sportswriter, and novelist Scott Young, Neil embarked on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s. Young moved to Los Angeles, forming the folk rock group Buffalo Springfield.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Toronto
- Educated at
- Kelvin High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Hall of Fame🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🏆 Grammy Award for Best Rock Song🏆 MusiCares Person of the Year🏆 Canada's Walk of Fame
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1945
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