Neil Young

Summary

Neil Young is a human^[1]. Born in Toronto^[2], he… he worked as a singer^[3], singer-songwriter^[4], film director^[5], autobiographer^[6], and record producer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,729 views/month, #1,151 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Neil Young's place of birth was Toronto^[2].
• Neil Young's father was Scott Young^[9].
• Among Neil Young's spouses was Daryl Hannah^[10].
• Neil Young held citizenship in Canada^[11].
• Neil Young held citizenship in United States^[12].
• English was Neil Young's native language^[13].
• Neil Young's professions included singer^[3].
• Neil Young's professions included singer-songwriter^[4].
• Neil Young worked as a film director^[5].
• Neil Young worked as an autobiographer^[6].
• Neil Young's professions included record producer^[7].
• Neil Young worked as an actor^[14].
• Neil Young's education included a stint at Kelvin High School^[15].
• Neil Young received the Officer of the Order of Canada^[16].
• Neil Young received the MusiCares Person of the Year^[17].
• Neil Young received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[18].
• Neil Young received the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year^[19].
• Neil Young received the Canadian Music Hall of Fame^[20].
• Neil Young received the Juno Award for Album of the Year^[21].
• Neil Young was a member of The Stills-Young Band^[22].
• Neil Young was a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young^[23].
• Neil Young was a member of Buffalo Springfield^[24].
• Neil Young was a member of The Ducks^[25].
• Neil Young is recorded as male^[26].
• Neil Young's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Neil Young was born in Toronto^[2]. His father was Scott Young^[9]. English was his native language^[13].

Education

Neil Young was educated at Kelvin High School^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer^[3], singer-songwriter^[4], film director^[5], autobiographer^[6], record producer^[7], and actor^[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Canada^[16], a grade of an order^[28], in Canada^[29], founded in 1967^[30]; MusiCares Person of the Year^[17], a music award^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1991^[33]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[18], a music museum^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1983^[36]; MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year^[19], a class of award^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 1984^[39]; Canadian Music Hall of Fame^[20], a music hall of fame^[40], in Canada^[41], founded in 1978^[42]; and Juno Award for Album of the Year^[21], a class of award^[43], in Canada^[44].

Personal Life

Among Neil Young's spouses was Daryl Hannah^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Neil Young include Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi^[45].

Why It Matters

Neil Young ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,729 views/month, #1,151 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

He has been cited as an influence by Pearl Jam^[48], a rock band^[49], founded in 1990^[50]; Goo Goo Dolls^[51], a rock band^[52], founded in 1986^[53]; Pixies^[54], a musical group^[55], founded in 1986^[56]; Mac DeMarco^[57], a music artist^[58], b. 1990^[59], of Canada^[60]; Alice in Chains^[61], a rock band^[62], in United States^[63], founded in 1987^[64]; and Nickelback^[65], a rock band^[66], founded in 1995^[67].

Works attributed to him include Old Man^[68] and War Song^[69]. Entities named for him include Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi^[45].

FAQs

Where was Neil Young born?

Neil Young was born in Toronto^[2].

Who were Neil Young's parents?

Neil Young's father was Scott Young^[9].

Who was Neil Young married to?

Neil Young's spouses include Daryl Hannah^[10].

What did Neil Young do for work?

Neil Young worked as singer^[3], singer-songwriter^[4], film director^[5], autobiographer^[6], and record producer^[7].

Where did Neil Young go to school?

Neil Young was educated at Kelvin High School^[15].

What awards did Neil Young receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada^[16], MusiCares Person of the Year^[17], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[18], and MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year^[19].

Who did Neil Young influence?

Neil Young has been cited as an influence by Pearl Jam^[48], Goo Goo Dolls^[51], Pixies^[54], and Mac DeMarco^[57].