KOOL 98 » Neil Young

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 [...]

45 Years Ago: Buffalo Springfield And Eric Clapton Busted In Topanga Canyon

Dave Swanson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:45:20 +0000

On March 20, 1968, a genuine rock and roll all star bust went down. At the home of then girlfriend of Stephen Stills, nestled in the legendary Topanga Canyon of California, members of Buffalo Springfield were getting a little out of hand.

Stephen Stills Frustrated With Neil Young Over Buffalo Springfield Tour Cancellation

Dave Lifton — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:27:30 +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.

Neil Young Becomes a Twitter Sensation

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:20:53 +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 Unveils New Artwork for 'Psychedelic Pill' Album

Dave Lifton — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:25:47 +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 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's Version of 'Oh Susannah' Is Out and It Isn't What You'd Expect

Landon King — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:42:16 +0000

Neil Young & Crazy Horse are putting out an album called 'Americana', featuring traditional American songs like 'This Land Is Your Land', 'Oh Susannah' and 'She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain'.

Yes, Neil Young Was Once Signed to Motown

Jeff Giles — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:56:16 +0000

Over the last 50-plus years, the only constant in Neil Young‘s career has been change — he’s dabbled in a dizzying array of genres, frequently swapping personnel along the way.

Neil Young Posts Mysterious Sound Collage Online

Joe Robinson — Sun, 29 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 [...]

Top 10 Neil Young Love Songs

Matt Wardlaw — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:14:26 +0000

Neil Young love songs at their best — and they're usually pretty great — reveal his particular talent for using words to illustrate the many different emotional sides of a romantic relationship. From heartbreak to happiness, Young has captured the familiar romantic plotlines and quandaries with his music. As he celebrates his 66th birthday today, [...]