Neil young net worth and biography
Neil Young Net Worth:
Neil Young's net worth is estimated to be around $400-500 million, according to various sources. His wealth comes from his successful music career, as well as his work as a songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur.
Biography:
Neil Young was born on November 12, 1945, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He began playing music at a young age and formed his first band, The Squires, in the 1960s. In 1966, he joined Buffalo Springfield, a popular folk-rock band, and later formed Crazy Horse, a rock band that has been his primary backing band for many years.
Young's solo career has been marked by his eclectic and experimental approach to music, which has spanned many genres, including rock, folk, country, and electronic music. He has released over 40 studio albums, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, as a member of Buffalo Springfield and as a solo artist.
Young is known for his distinctive voice, guitar playing, and songwriting style, which often focuses on themes of social justice, politics, and personal relationships. He has been praised for his innovative and influential work, and has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
Career Highlights:
- Formed Buffalo Springfield in 1966 and released three albums with the band
- Formed Crazy Horse in 1969 and released several albums with the band
- Released his debut solo album, "Neil Young," in 1968
- Released the critically acclaimed album "Harvest" in 1972
- Released the album "After the Gold Rush" in 1970, which features the hit single "Only Love Can Break Your Heart"
- Released the album "Zuma" in 1975, which features the hit single "Cortez the Killer"
- Released the album "Rust Never Sleeps" in 1979, which features the hit single "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)"
- Released the album "Freedom" in 1989, which features the hit single "Rockin' in the Free World"
- Released the album "Harvest Moon" in 1992, which features the hit single "Harvest Moon"
- Released the album "Prairie Wind" in 2005, which features the hit single "When I Hold You in My Arms"
- Released the album "Le Noise" in 2010, which features the hit single "Love and Only Love"
- Released the album "Americana" in 2012, which features the hit single "Oh Susanna"
- Released the album "Storytone" in 2014, which features the hit single "Like You Used to Do"
- Released the album "The Visitor" in 2017, which features the hit single "Peace Trail"
Awards and Accolades:
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, as a member of Buffalo Springfield and as a solo artist
- Won two Grammy Awards
- Won a Golden Globe Award
- Won a Juno Award
- Won a MTV Video Music Award
- Won a Billboard Music Award
- Won a American Music Award
Philanthropy:
- Supports various charitable organizations, including the Bridge School, which he co-founded with his wife Pegi Young
- Has performed at numerous benefit concerts, including the Live Aid concert in 1985 and the Farm Aid concert in 1985
- Has donated to various causes, including the Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, and the Sierra Club
Personal Life:
- Married Pegi Young from 1986 to 2014
- Has three children, including Ben Young, who has followed in his father's footsteps as a musician
- Lives in California and Hawaii
- Is a vegetarian and has been involved in various environmental and social justice causes throughout his career.