August 24, 2025 • 3 mins
Neil Young BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
Neil Young has stormed back into the headlines this week with a burst of activity that underscores both his legendary resolve and his restless artistic spirit. In a move sure to thrill both purists and those just coming for the hits Neil has been touring the US with his new band the Chrome Hearts featuring stalwarts like Spooner Oldham on Farfisa organ and Micah Nelson on guitar. This current run is branded as the Love Earth Tour and Saturday night saw Neil and the band take over Jones Beach Theater in New York playing before a sold-out crowd. Fans were treated to live performances of both iconic classics and rarities; standouts included Harvest Moon and a barn-storming encore of Rockin in the Free World as seen in multiple fan videos circulating on YouTube.
According to Salon this summer’s shows have included a significant setlist change: Neil is now opening with Ambulance Blues the 1974 deep cut layered with political disillusionment and pointed lyricism. The move is widely seen as reflecting his present commentary on the state of the world—a reminder that Young’s music remains as relevant today as it was six decades ago. The show also featured politically charged anthems like Be the Rain amplifying his ongoing environmental advocacy.
Young’s Toronto concerts have drawn widespread media attention and even a touch of controversy. At the Budweiser Stage on August 17 and again on August 18 Neil performed This Note’s for You live for the first time in 28 years directly confronting the venue’s corporate sponsorship. Rolling Stone and ABC News highlighted the moment as symbolic—Neil mocking Pepsi Budweiser and Coke at a venue literally named for a sponsor. The original video for the song was famously banned then championed by MTV and won Video of the Year at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards. Social media buzzed as Budweiser Stage’s own Instagram hailed “another evening of timeless songs” while fans dissected Young’s set choices.
Saturday’s Jones Beach show marked another moment of historical resonance as Neil and the Chrome Hearts performed Long Walk Home for the first time live since 1989. Young updated the lyrics to reference both Canada and Ukraine subtly alluding to today’s geopolitical climate—a move noted by EverythingConcerts. Meanwhile his commitment to activism is visible in the ongoing partnership with Farm Aid bringing HOMEGROWN Concessions to his tour and promoting sustainably sourced food at venues.
There have been no major reports of new albums in the past few days, though the recent single big change from Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts is getting attention as a preview of what’s next. No significant business ventures or public controversies have surfaced beyond the on-stage drama. Neil Young at age 79 is not only revisiting his catalog but is forcefully updating its message for a new era and these recent public acts will likely be seen as another defining chapter in his storied biography.
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Neil Young has stormed back into the headlines this week with a burst of activity that underscores both his legendary resolve and his restless artistic spirit. In a move sure to thrill both purists and those just coming for the hits Neil has been touring the US with his new band the Chrome Hearts featuring stalwarts like Spooner Oldham on Farfisa organ and Micah Nelson on guitar. This current run is branded as the Love Earth Tour and Saturday night saw Neil and the band take over Jones Beach Theater in New York playing before a sold-out crowd. Fans were treated to live performances of both iconic classics and rarities; standouts included Harvest Moon and a barn-storming encore of Rockin in the Free World as seen in multiple fan videos circulating on YouTube.
According to Salon this summer’s shows have included a significant setlist change: Neil is now opening with Ambulance Blues the 1974 deep cut layered with political disillusionment and pointed lyricism. The move is widely seen as reflecting his present commentary on the state of the world—a reminder that Young’s music remains as relevant today as it was six decades ago. The show also featured politically charged anthems like Be the Rain amplifying his ongoing environmental advocacy.
Young’s Toronto concerts have drawn widespread media attention and even a touch of controversy. At the Budweiser Stage on August 17 and again on August 18 Neil performed This Note’s for You live for the first time in 28 years directly confronting the venue’s corporate sponsorship. Rolling Stone and ABC News highlighted the moment as symbolic—Neil mocking Pepsi Budweiser and Coke at a venue literally named for a sponsor. The original video for the song was famously banned then championed by MTV and won Video of the Year at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards. Social media buzzed as Budweiser Stage’s own Instagram hailed “another evening of timeless songs” while fans dissected Young’s set choices.
Saturday’s Jones Beach show marked another moment of historical resonance as Neil and the Chrome Hearts performed Long Walk Home for the first time live since 1989. Young updated the lyrics to reference both Canada and Ukraine subtly alluding to today’s geopolitical climate—a move noted by EverythingConcerts. Meanwhile his commitment to activism is visible in the ongoing partnership with Farm Aid bringing HOMEGROWN Concessions to his tour and promoting sustainably sourced food at venues.
There have been no major reports of new albums in the past few days, though the recent single big change from Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts is getting attention as a preview of what’s next. No significant business ventures or public controversies have surfaced beyond the on-stage drama. Neil Young at age 79 is not only revisiting his catalog but is forcefully updating its message for a new era and these recent public acts will likely be seen as another defining chapter in his storied biography.
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Neil Young has stormed back into the headlines this week
with a burst of activity that underscores both his legendary
resolve and his restless artistic spirit, in a move sure
to thrill both purists and those just coming for the hits.
Neil has been touring the US with his new band,
The Chrome Hearts, featuring stollwarts like Spooner Oldham on far
Fisa organ and Micah Nelson on guitar. This current run
(00:24):
is branded as the Love Earth Tour, and Saturday nights
saw Neil and the band take over Jones Beach Theater
in New York, playing before a sold out crowd. Fans
were treated to live performances of both iconic classics and rarities.
Standouts included Harvest Moon and a barn storming encore of
rockin in the Free World, as seen in multiple fan
(00:45):
videos circulating on YouTube. According to Ceylon, this summer shows
have included a significant setless change. Neil is now opening
with Ambulance Blues the nineteen seventy four Deep Cut, layered
with political disillusionment and pointed lyricism. The move is widely
seen as reflecting his present commentary on the state of
the world. A reminder that Young's music remains as relevant
(01:07):
today as it was six decades ago. The show also
featured politically charged anthems like b the Rain, amplifying his
ongoing environmental advocacy. Young's Toronto concerts have drawn widespread media
attention and even a touch of controversy. At the Budweiser
Stage on August seventeenth and again on August eighteenth, Neil
(01:28):
performed This Notes for You live for the first time
in twenty eight years, directly confronting the venue's corporate sponsorship.
Rolling Stone and ABC News highlighted the moment as symbolic
Neil mocking Pepsi, Budweiser, and Coke at a venue literally
named for a sponsor. The original video for the song
was famously banned, then champion by MTV and one Video
(01:50):
of the Year at the nineteen eighty nine MTV Video
Music Awards. Social media buzzed as Budweiser Stage's own Instagram
hailed another evening of timeless songs, while fans dissected young
Set choices. Saturday's Jones Beach Show marked another moment of
historical resonance, as Neil and the Crone Hearts performed Long
(02:11):
Walk Home for the first time live since nineteen eighty nine.
Young updated the lyrics to reference both Canada and Ukraine,
subtly alluding to today's geopolitical climate, a move noted by
Everything Concerts. Meanwhile, his commitment to activism is visible in
the ongoing partnership with far Maid, bringing homegrown concessions to
(02:33):
his tour and promoting sustainably sourced food at venues. There
have been no major reports of new albums in the
past few days, though the recent single Big Change from
Neil Young in the Chrome Hearts is getting attention as
a preview of what's next. No significant business ventures or
public controversies have surfaced beyond the on stage drama. Neil Young,
(02:57):
at age seventy nine, is not only revisiting his catalog,
but is forcefully updating its message for a new era,
and these recent public acts will likely be seen as
another defining chapter in his storied biography. And that is
it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button
and never miss an update on Neil Young. Thanks for listening.
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Neil Young has stormed back into the headlines this week
with a burst of activity that underscores both his legendary
resolve and his restless artistic spirit, in a move sure
to thrill both purists and those just coming for the hits.
Neil has been touring the US with his new band,
The Chrome Hearts, featuring stollwarts like Spooner Oldham on far
Fisa organ and Micah Nelson on guitar. This current run
(00:24):
is branded as the Love Earth Tour, and Saturday nights
saw Neil and the band take over Jones Beach Theater
in New York, playing before a sold out crowd. Fans
were treated to live performances of both iconic classics and rarities.
Standouts included Harvest Moon and a barn storming encore of
rockin in the Free World, as seen in multiple fan
(00:45):
videos circulating on YouTube. According to Ceylon, this summer shows
have included a significant setless change. Neil is now opening
with Ambulance Blues the nineteen seventy four Deep Cut, layered
with political disillusionment and pointed lyricism. The move is widely
seen as reflecting his present commentary on the state of
the world. A reminder that Young's music remains as relevant
(01:07):
today as it was six decades ago. The show also
featured politically charged anthems like b the Rain, amplifying his
ongoing environmental advocacy. Young's Toronto concerts have drawn widespread media
attention and even a touch of controversy. At the Budweiser
Stage on August seventeenth and again on August eighteenth, Neil
(01:28):
performed This Notes for You live for the first time
in twenty eight years, directly confronting the venue's corporate sponsorship.
Rolling Stone and ABC News highlighted the moment as symbolic
Neil mocking Pepsi, Budweiser, and Coke at a venue literally
named for a sponsor. The original video for the song
was famously banned, then champion by MTV and one Video
(01:50):
of the Year at the nineteen eighty nine MTV Video
Music Awards. Social media buzzed as Budweiser Stage's own Instagram
hailed another evening of timeless songs, while fans dissected young
Set choices. Saturday's Jones Beach Show marked another moment of
historical resonance, as Neil and the Crone Hearts performed Long
(02:11):
Walk Home for the first time live since nineteen eighty nine.
Young updated the lyrics to reference both Canada and Ukraine,
subtly alluding to today's geopolitical climate, a move noted by
Everything Concerts. Meanwhile, his commitment to activism is visible in
the ongoing partnership with far Maid, bringing homegrown concessions to
(02:33):
his tour and promoting sustainably sourced food at venues. There
have been no major reports of new albums in the
past few days, though the recent single Big Change from
Neil Young in the Chrome Hearts is getting attention as
a preview of what's next. No significant business ventures or
public controversies have surfaced beyond the on stage drama. Neil Young,
(02:57):
at age seventy nine, is not only revisiting his catalog,
but is forcefully updating its message for a new era,
and these recent public acts will likely be seen as
another defining chapter in his storied biography. And that is
it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button
and never miss an update on Neil Young. Thanks for listening.
(03:19):
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