David Crosby (Vocals, Guitar)
Stephen Stills (Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass)
Graham Nash (Vocals, Guitar)
Formed
In Southern California in 1968. As far as I know they met at Joni Mitchell's house in Laurel Canyon, after a Hollies concert. The singing they did there, sounded so wonderful that a new group was formed that same evening. Together they travelled to London to write songs and rehearse. In december 1968 - when Graham Nash had left the Hollies after a performance in a charity concert at the London Palladium on December 8 - they go back to Los Angelos. One month later they started recording the first album.
Succesful
The musical partnership of the three members of the group (and later with Neil Young), led to one of the most successful acts of the late 60's, 70's, and early 80's. With the colourful, contrasting nature of the members' characters and their connection to the political and cultural upheavals of the time (the 'Woodstock Generation'), it was the only American-based band to approach the overall societal impact of the Beatles. The participants of the group had all been quite succesful when it came together in1968: Crosby had been a member of the Byrds, Nash was in the Hollies, and Stills bad been part of Buffalo Springfield. The resulting trio, however, sounded like none of its predecessors and was characterized by a unique vocal blend and a musical approach that ranged from acoustic folk to melodic pop to hard rock. CSN's debut album, released in 1969, was perfectly in tune with the times, and the group was an instant hit. Woodstock By the time of their first tour (which included the Woodstock festival), Neil Young joined the group. Young was also a former member of Buffalo Springfield, who maintained a solo career. The first CSN&Y album, 'Deja-vu', was a much more 'electric' album than the first CSN-record. It was also an album that had taken a very long time to produce. Longer than any act used to stay in the recording-studios in those days. The album was a chart-topping hit in 1970, but the group split acrimoniousiy after a summer tour. The live double album '4 Way Street' issued after the breakup, was anotber number1 hit. Thanks to the wonderful acoustic music and the on the other side the heavy guitar-duels between Steven Stills and Neil Young. (Southern Man e.g.) When it finally was released on CD in 1992, it was lengthened with more live material.
Setlist from Crosby Stills and Nash at Woodstock!
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young -Suite Judy Blue Eyes -Blackbird -Guinnevere -Marrakesh Express -4 + 20 -Mr Soul -Sea Of Madness -Wooden Ships -Find The Cost Of Freedom
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