Why did Neil Young join Crosby, Stills & Nash?
A CSN were signed to Atlantic Records by Ahmet Ertegun, who had been a fan of the Springfield and disappointed by that band’s demise. He convinced CSN to allow Neil Young to join them on one of their tours, thereby founding Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. After several meetings, the trio expanded to a quartet with Young a full partner. Although Neil Young was working with Crazy Horse, he could use some promotion. As the story goes, Crosby, Nash and Stills went to Neil and he played “Helpless”. Before Neil Young could finish playing the song, they asked him to join him. Graham Nash: “In 1969 when CSN had finished the album, we knew that we would be going on the road. Stephen, as a great lead guitarist, needed someone to play off, to inspire him to play better. Neither David nor I were that person. We play good rhythm guitar but lead guitar is something different altogether. We decided that we would ask Neil to come along and join the band. At first I was a litsle reticent to have this h
A CSN were signed to Atlantic Records by Ahmet Ertegun, who had been a fan of the Springfield and disappointed by that band’s demise. He convinced CSN to allow Neil Young to join them on one of their tours, thereby founding Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. After several meetings, the trio expanded to a quartet with Young a full partner. Although Neil Young was working with Crazy Horse, he could use some promotion. As the story goes, Crosby, Nash and Stills went to Neil and he played “Helpless”. Before Neil Young could finish playing the song, they asked him to join him. Graham Nash: “In 1969 when CSN had finished the album, we knew that we would be going on the road. Stephen, as a great lead guitarist, needed someone to play off, to inspire him to play better. Neither David nor I were that person. We play good rhythm guitar but lead guitar is something different altogether. We decided that we would ask Neil to come along and join the band. At first I was a litsle reticent to have this h
