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In 1970, Neil Young left Crosby, Stills and Nash for good. But he still calls one bandmate his best friend
Neil Young’s time with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young was brief and sometimes unsettled, but his friendship with Stephen Stills endured after he left to pursue a solo career. The article presents Stills as Young’s closest musical partner in the group and a lasting friend whose influence helped shape Young’s music.
Young and Stills had already worked together in Buffalo Springfield, and Young later praised Stills as a “genius” and described him as a brother. The article also points to their collaborations in CSNY and the harmonies on “Ohio”, while noting that Young continued to reconnect with Stills for musical help over the years.
In short
- Young left CSNY but stayed close to Stephen Stills.
- They had worked together in Buffalo Springfield.
- Young called Stills a genius and a brother.
Explained simply
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young brought together Neil Young with David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, who had already made music together as Crosby, Stills & Nash. Young had previously played with Stills in Buffalo Springfield, a band that helped launch both men’s careers.
Young’s time in the group was brief, and he went on to focus on his solo work. His musical relationship with Stills continued through songs and occasional collaborations, making their long friendship part of the story of how the group’s members remained connected.