Nils Lofgren
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Chicago, Illinois, USA (1968 – present)
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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Acoustic Live
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Old School
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Nils Lofgren
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Sacred Weapon
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jao_brother
Nils is one of these guys that can do everything and can do it pretty well: he writes great songs (like Soft Fun!), sings beautifully, is a guitar god and an incredible showman! It is really sad that he is so overlooked, I can only hope that history does justice to him!
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Kdo_Kenoute
Nils is one cool cat!
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Arjenkees
Why oh why, is Nils so underrated. Acoustic Live is one of the best albums ever, period. [2]
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Saveall
"Old School" is worth a Grammy nod. But I'll be shocked if it gets one.
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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!
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Kadabing
Why oh why, is Nils so underrated. Acoustic Live is one of the best albums ever, period.
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skipnicklee
@IanCad i love his solos on speakin' out
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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.
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dabe89
Beautiful! Just bought the Acoustic Live album nad it's great!
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Victah456
I like this ♥♥
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IanCad
his contributions on tonight's the night really blow me away
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favoritpersonen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpbfAcg0sRM Nils in Sweden! :)
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a_jeda
wow klasse !!
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FKSwitch
Forsaken-03, I hate you cause of your stupid words!
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FKSwitch
Great...
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SonnyGideon1
Night Fades Away has just become an instant favourite.
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Farmer1453
awesome!
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Memel111
my favourite guitar player! i love his songs girl in motion and sticks and stones
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Verrucci
this is not the version I got on my Sopranos CD!!
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