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Chicago, Illinois, USA (1968 – present)

Nils Lofgren (born Nils Hilmer Lofgren in Chicago, Illinois, USA on 21 June 1951) is an American rock music recording artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Along with his work as a solo artist, he has marked over 25 years as a member of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band as well as a former member of Crazy Horse and Grin.

Born in Chicago to Swedish/Italian parents, Lofgren moved to the Washington, D.C., area as a teenager. His first instrument was the accordion. He was also a competitive gymnast in high school, a skill that popped up later in his career.

Lofgren joined Neil Young’s band in 1968 at age 17, playing piano on the album After the Gold Rush. Lofgren would maintain a close musical relationship with Young, appearing on his Tonight’s the Night album and tour among others. He was also briefly a member of Crazy Horse, appearing on their 1971 LP and contributing songs to their catalogue.

From ‘71 to ‘74 Lofgren was active in Grin, the band he founded in ‘69. After landing a record deal in ‘71 the band released 4 critically-acclaimed albums but met with little commercial success.

In 1975 Lofgren released his a self-titled solo album featuring songs that went on to become staples of his solo performances; ‘Keith Don’t Go’, ‘Back it Up’ and the cover of Carole Kings ‘Goin’ Back’.

Solo albums and tours followed every year through the 70s as Lofgren established himself as a top guitarist and live performer earning the respect and acclaim of his peers.
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  • Arjenkees

    Why oh why, is Nils so underrated. Acoustic Live is one of the best albums ever, period. [2]

    February 2012

  • Saveall

    "Old School" is worth a Grammy nod. But I'll be shocked if it gets one.

    November 2011

  • Druid66

    "What did you do in senior year, Nils?" "Oh, you know, the normal thing for a 17-year-old: I joined Neil Young's band." (-: And that was just for starters!

    September 2011

  • Kadabing

    Why oh why, is Nils so underrated. Acoustic Live is one of the best albums ever, period.

    May 2011

  • skipnicklee

    @IanCad i love his solos on speakin' out

    February 2011

  • anitamartino

    hey nils fans, i'm very sad that i cant use my 2 tickets for 9/11 at the Boulton Center on Long Island. Would anyone out there want them ? they are $40 each.

    August 2010

  • dabe89

    Beautiful! Just bought the Acoustic Live album nad it's great!

    May 2010

  • Victah456

    I like this ♥♥

    March 2010
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