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

Jeff Giles — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:38:14 +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 Unveils New Hi-Def Digital Music Player on 'Letterman'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:29:31 +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, 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, John Mellencamp to Headline Farm Aid 2012

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:37:54 +0000

The date and place for the yearly festival that is Farm Aid — headlined and hosted by Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp — has been announced. On Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, the concert will find it’s home at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Penn.

Neil Young and Crazy Horse Announce 2012 Tour

Dave Lifton — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:48:31 +0000

Neil Young and Crazy Horse are going back on the road for the first time since 2004. Beginning Oct. 3 in Windsor, Ontario, they will play arenas 23 cities across North America before finishing up on Dec. 4 in Bridgeport, Ct. Young will also co-headline the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival with Metallica on Aug. 10-12.

Neil Young Releases Video for 'Oh Susannah' From Upcoming 'Americana' Album

Billy Dukes — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:51:01 +0000

The just released video for Neil Young‘s version of the American folk song ‘Oh Susannah’ is hardly an explosion of special effects, staging and production. Instead the rock legend used clips of a recession-era family gathered around the banjo to tell the song’s story in a way that’s much darker than the version one remembers from childhood.

Allman Brothers Cover Neil Young's 'Southern Man' in Concert

Jeff Giles — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:37:15 +0000

After 18 studio albums and more than 40 years together, the Allman Brothers Band doesn’t need to reach far for songs to put in their set list — but they’ve proven more than willing (and thoroughly adept) when it comes to covering other artists’ material. The latest example: their stinging live take on Neil Young‘s ‘Southern Man,’ performed last Saturday (March 17) at New York’s Beacon Theatre.

Neil Young + Crazy Horse Get Traditional on New Album 'Americana'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:05:18 +0000

We knew they were working on a pair of new albums, and now we’ve got details for the one that will reach fans first: Neil Young and Crazy Horse are slated to return on June 5 with an album entitled ‘Americana.’

Paul McCartney, Neil Young and Crazy Horse to Perform at MusiCares Event

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:12:55 +0000

Paul McCartney will be honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at a special event on Feb. 10 that will celebrate the former Beatle‘s exceptional artistic achievements as well as his philanthropic work. And the list of celebrities expected to pay homage is not only long, but impressive.

One Rocker Not Fond of Digital Music

Jen Austin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:59:19 +0000

Ah, the good ole days. As you sit there checking your email on your smart phone, texting your friends and loved ones, and perhaps shopping or paying a bill with a new app, don't you kinda sort wish we didn't have any of this bothersome technology?

At least one rocker would like to turn back time and head to the vinyl days.

Neil Young Posts Mysterious Sound Collage Online

Joe Robinson — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:35:21 +0000

Neil Young currently is streaming a 38-minute audio collage of music on his official website, although when the recordings are from, who plays on them or what they are called is not clear. The music includes a long-running instrumental jam and an alternate take on the Young and Crazy Horse classic, ‘Cortez the Killer.’

Neil Young Angered by the Way Today's Music Sounds

Billy Dukes — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:40:07 +0000

Rock legend Neil Young doesn’t have a bone to pick with the artists of today (well, he may but he didn’t sound off about it this week) but he is upset with the quality of recordings purchased through digital retailers. “I don’t like it. It just makes me angry,” Young told MTV at the Slamdance [...]

Neil Young Reportedly Recording Two New Albums with Crazy Horse

Jeff Giles — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:47 +0000

Neil Young showed up at the Slamdance Film Festival over the weekend to promote ‘Journeys,’ his latest film collaboration with director Jonathan Demme, and during the coffee klatsch the duo held after the screening, Young reportedly dropped a bit of a bombshell: he has a new album with his longtime on-again, off-again band Crazy Horse in the can, and another one already in the works.

'Neil Young Journeys' Documentary Set to Get Its US Premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival [VIDEO]

Chris Cobb — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:05:52 +0000

Neil Young Journeys, the recent Jonathan Demme-directed documentary that captures the folk-rock legend performing in May 2011 in Toronto, has been chosen to receive a special screening at the 2012 Slamdance Film Festival.

Tar is a Lot Like Chocolate? Neil Young's New Movie

Jen Austin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:19:08 +0000

The new Neil Young concert documentary premiere’s next week at the Toronto International Film Festival. It’s directed by Oscar winner Jonathan Demme. The trailer is intriguing. The film was originally called Neil Young Life, and now is titled Neil Young Journeys. The movie centers around a pair of shows Young played last May at [...]

Jimmy Fallon Performs As Neil Young With David Crosby & Graham Nash

Chris Cobb — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:45:36 +0000

On Wednesday night, Jimmy Fallon did one of his many spot-on impressions. However, this time when he did his Neil Young impression, he was also joined by David Crosby and Graham Nash. Check out the video here! Fallon’s Neil Young impression has become a regular staple on the show, but I was shocked to see [...]

Neil Young Wins 'Best Rock Song'

Chris Cobb — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:36:29 +0000

Neil Young won a Grammy last night in the category for Best Rock Song for his song "Angry World."

Here's the video for the song.

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