Latest about Neil Young
Lou Reed once recorded an avant-garde album consisting solely of guitar feedback
Metal Music Machine nearly cost Reed his reputation… over the years, it became a source of inspiration for Sonic Youth and Neil Young
St. Vincent discusses channeling Neil Young, and embracing a less-is-more approach on her new album
St. Vincent took inspiration from one of Neil Young's “one note” solos on her new record, All Born Screaming
“That embodies the attitude of shred, and if you don’t put that into your performance, it’s a sin”: Joe Satriani names the Neil Young solo that shreds – despite only featuring one note
Satch has pinpointed the importance of attitude over technique when it comes to being a standout shredder
“I was worried my Magnatone was going to be too much, but Neil’s little Fender Deluxe is loud as f**k. That thing is tiny but mighty”: Micah Nelson is son of Willie Nelson and plays guitar for Neil Young. Here’s what he learned from those elder statesmen
Micah Nelson has to channel Danny Witten, Nils Lofgren and Frank ‘Poncho’ Sampedro as a member of Crazy Horse – but he has to be himself, too. Here’s how he does it, with the help of some choice electric guitars and a Gibson named Gandalf
Neil Young showcases his savage overdriven tones and channels Hendrix in the most menacing solo rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner you’ve ever heard
Wielding his legendary 1953 Gibson Les Paul, Old Black, Young put his own spin on the US national anthem, nodding to a certain Woodstock performance along the way
Jack Nitzsche was asked to play slide on this 1959 Kay guitar during Neil Young's Harvest sessions. The only issue? He'd never done it before
This late-'50s Kay goes on sale this month – and with it comes the story of how Young almost broke a session pro
Neil Young and Crazy Horse announce new album, World Record, share tender first single, Love Earth
“Real magic lasts and we think we have it,” Young says of the new, Rick Rubin-produced album
Neil Young finally releases the album that was too sad to put out, shares raw opening track Quit
Neil Young and Crazy Horse recorded Toast in 2001, when the songwriter faced marital breakdown, and it has not been heard until now
