Quick Info
| Profession | Singer-songwriter, musician, film director, screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Canadian and American |
| Date of Birth | 12/11/1945 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Neil Young
Neil Young and Willie Nelson announced a run of co-headlining shows with their bands in the Northeast United States ahead of Farm Aid 2026. The concerts were set for Bridgeport, Connecticut on 22/09/2026 and Philadelphia on 24/09/2026. The shows marked Young's first full show of 2026.
Neil Young made his first live appearance of 2026 with a surprise acoustic set at a benefit concert honouring Canadian environmental activist David Suzuki on his 90th birthday. He performed songs including "After the Gold Rush" and "Heart of Gold".
Neil Young announced on his Neil Young Archives website that he was cancelling his 2026 concert dates, including a planned European tour with the Chrome Hearts. He said he needed a break and was sorry to disappoint ticket holders. The European run was due to begin in Manchester on June 19 and end in Udine, Italy on July 26.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Neil Percival Young |
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| Summary | Canadian-American singer-songwriter and musician known for personal lyrics and a high tenor voice. He is associated with the bands Crazy Horse, Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and leads Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts. |
| Origin | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Years Active | 1963-present |
Personal Life
| Citizenship | Canada; United States (from 2020) |
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| Father | Scott Young |
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| Sibling | Astrid Young (sister) |
| Number of Children | 3 |
Career
| Years Active | 1963-present |
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| 2026 Tour | Cancelled the European tour planned for summer 2026 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Earned the nickname Godfather of Grunge for his often distorted electric guitar playing with Crazy Horse | |
| 2. His 1995 album Mirror Ball was made with Pearl Jam | |
| 3. He co-founded the Farm Aid festival, which started in 1985 | |
| 4. His 1972 song The Needle and the Damage Done addresses heroin addiction among musicians he knew |
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