Waging Heavy Peace: A Hippie Dream

Neil Young's writing and songwriting -which span forty years and thirty-four studio albums of rock and roll, folk and country, with shadings of blues, techno and other styles- are among the most enduring and popular in modern times. From his early days with Buffalo Springfield, and his solo career and collaborations with Crosby, Stills & Nash, Crazy Horse and dozens of other notable musicians and groups, Young is acclaimed for both his musical talents and his artistic integrity. With a major hit in every decade since the sixties, he was inducted into the Rck and Roll Hall of Fame twice (as a solo artist in 1995 and as a member of Buffalo Springfield in 1997). A well-known political activist, environmentalist and philanthropist, Young has been involved in several causes, notably co-founding Farm Aid and The Bridge School, which assists children with physical impairments and communication needs.

"I think I will have to use my time wisely and keep my thoughts straight if I am to succeed and deliver the cargo I so carefully have carried thus far to the outer reaches. Not that it's my only job or task. I have others, too. Sacred things that I need to protect from pain and hardship, like careless remarks on an open mind" (Neil Young, from "Waging Heavy Peace")

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