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Left–Victoria Williams sings on stage circa September, 1992 in New York, New York; Right– Neil Young performs onstage during the Farm Aid benefit concert, Indianapolis, April 7, 1990
The cult up-and-coming ’90s guitarist who ended up pitching in for Neil Young at the last minute

By Janelle Borg Published

From the Archive Victoria Williams opened for the Godfather of Grunge – but was forced to quit the tour

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Neil Young performs in concert during the 40th Farm Aid at Huntington Bank Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
How Willie Nelson’s son convinced Neil Young to get back on the road

By Janelle Borg Published

Micah Nelson recently related how he came up with the idea to form the Chrome Hearts, Young's new band, amid a trying time for the Godfather of Grunge

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Neil Young playing his Squires Gretsch 6120
60 years after he sold it, Neil Young has been reunited with his Squires Gretsch 6120 – thanks to Randy Bachman

By Matt Owen Published

Young tracked down his beloved Gretsch online, and has since been playing it live on tour

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Neil Young performs onstage at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California on July 31, 1977
The colorful backstory of Neil Young's iconic Old Black Les Paul

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Much like Young's discography and creative arc, the story of how Old Black became the rugged, howling sonic beast that it is is a twisty one of fits, starts, and strange left turns

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Randy Bachman and Neil Young
Randy Bachman on the time he would share amps with Neil Young

By Phil Weller Published

Bachman’s combo amp caught Young’s eye, and he would take every chance he could to get his hands on it

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Neil Young performs live onstage at the Flemington Race Course in Melbourne, Australia on January 26, 2009
A breakdown of Neil Young's wild and fascinating live rig

By Richard Bienstock Published

“When it comes to equipment, the idea with Neil is that you don’t change anything,” Young's guitar tech, Larry Cragg, told GW in 2009. “You don’t even think about it”

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Bachman-Turner Overdrive release first new material in over 25 years – and it features a Neil Young guitar solo

By Jenna Scaramanga Published

Young takes care of business with a pounding solo on 60 Years Ago, while the band announces a Canada/US tour

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Left-Jason Sinay performs onstage during The Jubilee - A Celebration of Jerry Garcia presented by The Bluegrass Situation at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on March 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California; Right-Neil Young performs at the Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert at The Greek Theatre on April 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California
Longtime Mike Campbell sideman Jason Sinay on how he ended up playing with his hero after spotting him in the crowd

By Janelle Borg Published

Sinay has jammed with his fair share of bonafide music legends – but admits he was starstruck when the Godfather of Grunge asked to play with him

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Left-Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena on December 18, 2024 in London, England; Center-Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage during the Olivia Rodrigo Sold-Out GUTS World Tour at Madison Square Garden on April 05, 2024 in New York City; Right-Slash performs during the Allman Betts Family Revival at Ryman Auditorium on December 16, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee
Guitars signed by Paul McCartney, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Olivia Rodrigo and many more to be auctioned off in support of leading music charity

By Janelle Borg Published

Over 60 one-of-a-kind items donated or signed by music stars are up for auction, with proceeds going to MusiCares, whose vital work includes supporting musicians impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles

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Neil Young, Stephen Stills and John Mayer playing guitar on stage
Watch Neil Young and John Mayer trade solos in a ferocious rendition of Rockin’ In The Free World with Stephen Stills

By Janelle Borg Published

Young and Stills performed a 13-song set brimming with classics, including a song they haven't performed in over 50 years, and another one that was never actually recorded

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