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Bob Dylan, Neil Young & Eric Clapton,Madison Square Garden, New York City - 1992Not that we really needed any proof, but here are 50 reasons why Neil Young is the second most influential singer-songwriter of the 20th century still performing today.Hopefully, you'll find it interesting. It's been a lot fun. Enjoy!Bob Dylan and Neil YoungJohn Lennon and Neil YoungBruce Springsteen and Neil

An interview with Wilco's Nels Cline where he discusses the influence of Neil Young's music from Detroit Free Press:Q: The last time Wilco was in town you were opening up for Neil Young at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Did you get to spend much time with Neil on the road?Nels Cline: Not really. But I've been a huge fan of Neil's since his days in the Buffalo Springfield. His early solo work was the

Jay Bennett: 1963-2009From Jay Bennett 1963-2009 - A Final Interview - Glide Magazine by Brian Robbins where Jay Bennett discusses Neil Young's musical influence. Jay Bennett, the former Wilco multi-instrumentalist, passed away in his sleep on early Sunday morning (May 24, 2009) due to unknown causes. He was 45. Bennett was best known for his work with Wilco, the group for which he wrote and

From American Songwriter, The Meat Puppets' Curt Kirkwood discusses musical infleunces on the band: Q: When you guys first started, how did you arrive at your sort of country/psychedelic/cow punk sound, when you began playing songs that would have been labeled 'hard core'?Curt Kirkwood: Well we always just did that country thing. We were into Neil Young… a lot of Hank Williams and Johnny Cash. Of

From The Associated Press By SOLVEJ SCHOU, on David Grohl and Neil Young: Grohl, married with a cemented home life, said he most looks up to Neil Young, a relentless musician with "a beautiful family, who makes albums when he feels like it and is just as bad-ass as he was 30 years ago." More on Neil Young influences.

From The Associated Press By SOLVEJ SCHOU, on David Grohl and Neil Young:Grohl, married with a cemented home life, said he most looks up to Neil Young, a relentless musician with "a beautiful family, who makes albums when he feels like it and is just as bad-ass as he was 30 years ago."From RollingStone.com: Foo Fighters : Foos Reclaim Their Honor : News by AUSTIN SCAGGS(Posted Apr 29, 2005):The

There are many connections between Elvis Presley and Neil Young -- both musically and in influence. When Neil Young linked Johnny Rotten with Elvis Presley in his 1979 song "Hey Hey, My My," many were struck at the generational linking of such disparate musical extremes. Written shortly after the death of Elvis Presley, once dismissed as a dangerous influence himself but later hailed as an icon

Everest's Russell Pollard on touring with Neil Young in the Fall of 2008: "This tour is a new experience for all of us," Pollard said. "This band has done club tours, so it's a pretty big deal for us. He's a legend, and it's a huge honor to be invited and share a tour with him. We watch every show. "He's performing for all the nosebleed seats, and his energy and his devotion is 110 percent every

In the entertainment section of today's Bristol Evening Post, Chris Walla, guitarist with Death Cab For Cutie, talks of supporting Neil on their recent North American dates: "It's hard to over-say how awesome it actually is. Unlike a lot of the icons from his generation it's amazing that he's still so vibrant and relevant. I mean seeing clips of the Stones these days it's really kind of sad.

Ben Folds interview on Neil Young from North Jersey.com By ED CONDRAN Friday, May 6, 2005: Q. What was it like touring with Neil Young? What was great about Neil Young is that I don't think he cares [what anyone thinks]. It's important not to care about anything except what you think. Q. Much like Young, you've never been afraid to make different-sounding albums. When I made "Unauthorized

John Mayer on Neil Young from The Statesman: "I'm actually into Neil Young lately. Big time. Early Neil Young. I like the simplicity. His music was not designed to impress, it was designed to inform. You know what I mean? I like that idea."" More on other artists influenced by Neil Young.

Neil Young on 1971 Johnny Cash Show singing "The Needle and The Damage Done" The Johnny Cash 5CD box set Unearthed has two Neil Young covers "Pocahontas" and "Heart of Gold". Listen to MP3 samples on Amazon.com. More on other artists influenced by Neil Young.

Not that we really needed any proof, but here are 50 reasons why Neil Young is the second most influential singer-songwriter of the 20th century still performing today. Hopefully, you'll find it interesting. It's been a lot fun. Enjoy! Bob Dylan and Neil YoungJohn Lennon and Neil YoungBruce Springsteen and Neil YoungPearl Jam and Neil YoungJoni Mitchell and Neil YoungPaul McCartney and Neil

Pearl Jam and My Morning Jacket performed last night in Washington, DC on the Worldwide Suicide Tour. The setlist featured cuts from the new CD including "Life Wasted" and "World Wide Suicide". In addition, the setlist contained lots of the usual favorites like "Even Flow", "Leash", and "Blood". The Choir The concert included a cover of Neil Young's "Fuckin' Up" which was dedicated

Pearl Jam and My Morning Jacket performed last night in Washington, DC on the Worldwide Suicide Tour.The setlist featured cuts from the new CD including "Life Wasted" and "World Wide Suicide".In addition, the setlist contained lots of the usual favorites like "Even Flow", "Leash", and "Blood". Awesome cover of Bob Dylan's "Masters of War" with the band seated in middle set, also. The ChoirThe

100 Most Important Living Songwriters: Paste Magazine Poll Results

100 Most Important Living Songwriters: Paste Magazine Poll Results

Pearl Jam & Neil Young play "Rockin In The Free World" on MTV's 1993 Music Awards. Incendiary performance on YouTube. More on the performance that left critics and fans raving and the collaborations and influences of Pearl Jam and Neil Young. Link via The Perm & The Skullet.

Pearl Jam & Neil Young play "Rockin In The Free World" on MTV's 1993 Music Awards.Incendiary performance on YouTube.Pearl Jam is covering the song on their current tour. More on the performance that left critics and fans raving and the collaborations and influences of Pearl Jam and Neil Young.Link via The Perm & The Skullet.