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    CSNY: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
    CSNY: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
    CSNY: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
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    CSNY: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

    Written by Peter Doggett

    Narrated by Danny Campbell

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    An engaging and illuminating biography focused on the formative and highly influential early years of “rock’s first supergroup” (Rolling Stone) Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young—when they were the most successful, influential, and politically potent band in America.

    After making their marks in popular bands such as the Hollies and the Byrds, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash released their first album in May 1969. By the time they arrived at Woodstock a few months later, Neil Young had joined their ranks and together, their transcendent harmonies and evocative lyrics channeled all the romantic idealism and radical angst of their time.

    Now, music journalist Peter Doggett chronicles these legendary musicians and the movement they came to represent at the height of their popularity and influence: 1969 to 1974. Based on interviews with the band and colleagues, along with exclusive access to CSNY’s archive, Doggett provides new insights into their incredible catalog, from their delicate acoustic confessionals like “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” to their timeless classics such as “Our House.” Doggett also uncovers plenty of new stories and perspectives on the four tenacious and volatile songwriters’ infamously reckless, hedonistic, and often combative lifestyles that led to their continuous breakups and behaviors—extreme even by rock star standards.

    “A must for CSNY fans and anyone who remembers the era when it ruled the pop charts” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), CSNY is a quintessential and definitive account of one of the biggest bands of the Woodstock generation.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateApr 2, 2019
    ISBN9781508293064
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    Peter Doggett

    Peter Doggett has been writing about rock music and interviewing rock stars for more than thirty years. He is the author of several books, including CSNY, You Never Give Me Your Money, and Electric Shock. He lives in London. Find out more at PeterDoggett.org.

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    • 3/5
      The narrator makes it hard to listen to this book for more than 15 minutes. Interesting subject but ... hard to listen to that monotonal drone punctuated by hilarious mispronunciations.

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    • 4/5
      Interesting but didn’t really grab me. A few good insights
    • 3/5
      CSNY: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young by Peter Doggett due 4-2-2019 Atria Books3 / 5This book was written in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock. In 1969, David Crosby (ex-Byrds), Stephen Stills (ex-Buffalo Springfield) and Graham Nash (ex-Hollies) formed CSN when the musicians became frustrated with being a ¨group¨. Their smooth and vocal harmonies, idealistic and mature lyrics and exquisite songwriting abilities all came together to give them a creative outlet for their many varied talent Each musician wanted to make sure their songs were used, mixed with excessive drug use made for a tense and turbulent environment to work in. Stills asked Neil Young (ex Buffalo Springfield) to join after one album, solidifying the magic and the depth of talent. Young would be the most reclusive member of the band.CSNY released 2 albums but the constant tension and turbulent relationships between the musicians made it a difficult environment to create in. Their personal relationships outside the group were also a huge factor.I really enjoyed reading about the clubs (The Trip, for one) and festivals, popular then-Monterey Pop Festival, SF-Be-In @Golden State Park, Altamont and, of course, Woodstock. Some of the best writing in this book were the chapters on Woodstock and the anti-war protests.The musical histories and relationships between them as well as their personal lives are researched and detailed-the use of quotes was a little excessive and distracted from the story and were hard to follow, but I did love the insights of the members and their formation.This band, CSNY, and this era in musical history; the musicianship, lyrics and harmonies are unforgettable. It will never happen again. This is a great tribute to a band and time in music that are timeless and classic.