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by thrasher@PermaLink: 11/13/2025 09:59:00 AM
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UPDATE:
In keeping with traditions, Neil Young is 80 years young today, November 12. So Happy Birthday Neil!!! Of course -- naturally - long may you run.
2025's “Love Earth Tour” of Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts demonstrated once again the enduring strength, stamina and grace that is the essence of the man we simply call "Neil".
As noted on Neil Young's 75th birthday, his outstanding moral character can be demonstrated with his efforts for The Bridge School (USA) and Farm Aid (USA), as just two examples.
In 2011, Neil Young was honored with the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at Canada's Juno Awards. The award honors a Canadian artist whose humanitarian contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada and recognizes Young's compassionate legacy behind events such as Farm Aid, Live 8, and Bridge School Concerts.
As we have noted previously, rarely -- if ever -- has a single artist supported so many causes, for such a sustained period, raising considerable funds and awareness while reaching out to millions and millions around the world. When reviewing a listing of benefit concerts that Neil Young has played over the years, one is struck by the sheer diversity of causes he has supported over his 45+ year career.
One could contend that no other artist has made such an impact on causes involving social justice -- or a better moral character. As we documented in 2010, The Charitable Mr. Neil Young Keeps On Giving & Giving & Giving.
You get the idea. He's got a heart of gold.
So Happy Birthday Neil!
Long may you run. It's all just a magical ride. enjoy.
Also, check out Scotsman's 2023 posting on Neil's birthday @ Patreon.
The great @Neilyoung turns 80 tomorrow.
— Stereogum (@stereogum) November 11, 2025
To celebrate, we asked 80 artists including Jeff Tweedy, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard, Michael Stipe, Open Mike Eagle, Jewel, Tom Morello, Kurt Vile, Perfume Genius, and A-Trak about their favorite Neil song: https://t.co/JWycpc5YV8
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by thrasher@PermaLink: 11/12/2025 12:18:00 AM
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UPDATE: Neil says "THANKS!" for the wishes.
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First off, Neil Young is 79 years young today, November 12. So Happy Birthday Neil!!!
As noted on Neil Young's 75th birthday, his outstanding moral character
can be demonstrated with his efforts for The Bridge School (USA) and Farm Aid (USA), as
just two examples.
In 2011, Neil Young was honored with the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at Canada's Juno Awards.
The award honors a Canadian artist whose humanitarian contributions
have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada and recognizes
Young's compassionate legacy behind events such as Farm Aid, Live 8,
and Bridge School Concerts.
As we have noted previously,
rarely -- if ever -- has a single artist supported so many causes, for
such a sustained period, raising considerable funds and awareness while
reaching out to millions and millions around the world. When reviewing a
listing of benefit concerts
that Neil Young has played over the years, one is struck by the sheer
diversity of causes he has supported over his 45+ year career.
One could contend that no other artist has made such an impact on causes
involving social justice -- or a better moral character. As we
documented in 2010, The Charitable Mr. Neil Young Keeps On Giving & Giving & Giving.
You get the idea. He's got a heart of gold.
So Happy Birthday Neil!
Long may you run. It's all just a magical ride. enjoy.
Also, check out Scotsman's 2023 posting on Neil's birthday @ Patreon.
Labels: birthday, neil young
by thrasher@PermaLink: 11/12/2024 12:21:00 AM
3 comments
First off, Neil Young is 78 years young today, November 12. So Happy Birthday Neil!!!
As noted on Neil Young's 75th birthday, his outstanding moral character
can be demonstrated with his efforts for The Bridge School (USA) and Farm Aid (USA), as
just two examples.
In 2011, Neil Young was honored with the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at Canada's Juno Awards.
The award honors a Canadian artist whose humanitarian contributions
have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada and recognizes
Young's compassionate legacy behind events such as Farm Aid, Live 8,
and Bridge School Concerts.
As we have noted previously,
rarely -- if ever -- has a single artist supported so many causes, for
such a sustained period, raising considerable funds and awareness while
reaching out to millions and millions around the world. When reviewing a
listing of benefit concerts
that Neil Young has played over the years, one is struck by the sheer
diversity of causes he has supported over his 45+ year career.
One could contend that no other artist has made such an impact on causes
involving social justice -- or a better moral character. As we
documented in 2010, The Charitable Mr. Neil Young Keeps On Giving & Giving & Giving.
You get the idea. He's got a heart of gold.
So Happy Birthday Neil!
Long may you run. It's all just a magical ride. enjoy.
Also, check out Scotsman's 2023 posting on Neil's birthday @ Patreon.
Labels: birthday, neil young
by thrasher@PermaLink: 11/12/2023 12:23:00 AM
4 comments
First off, Neil Young is 77 years young today, November 12. So Happy Birthday Neil!!!
As noted on Neil Young's 75th birthday, his outstanding moral character
can be demonstrated with his efforts for The Bridge School (USA) and Farm Aid (USA), as
just two examples.
In 2011, Neil Young was honored with the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at Canada's Juno Awards.
The award honors a Canadian artist whose humanitarian contributions
have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada and recognizes
Young's compassionate legacy behind events such as Farm Aid, Live 8,
and Bridge School Concerts.
As we have noted previously,
rarely -- if ever -- has a single artist supported so many causes, for
such a sustained period, raising considerable funds and awareness while
reaching out to millions and millions around the world. When reviewing a
listing of benefit concerts
that Neil Young has played over the years, one is struck by the sheer
diversity of causes he has supported over his 45+ year career.
One could contend that no other artist has made such an impact on causes
involving social justice -- or a better moral character. As we
documented in 2010, The Charitable Mr. Neil Young Keeps On Giving & Giving & Giving.
You get the idea. He's got a heart of gold.
So Happy Birthday Neil!
Long may you run. It's all just a magical ride. enjoy.
Labels: birthday, neil young
by thrasher@PermaLink: 11/12/2022 12:28:00 AM
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