Waging Heavy Peace: A Hippie Dream by Neil Young (English) Paperback Book

Description: Waging Heavy Peace by Neil Young Presents a kaleidoscopic view of personal life and musical creativity. This title offers a journey that spans the snows of Ontario to the LSD-laden boulevards of 1966 Los Angeles to the contemplative paradise of Hawaii today. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Rock icon Neil Young tells the story of a remarkable four decades in musicI felt that writing books fit me like a glove; I just started and I just kept goingNeil Young is a singular figure in the history of rock and pop culture generally in the last four decades. Reflective, insightful and disarmingly honest, in Waging Heavy Peace he writes about his life and career. From his youth in Canada to his first bands travels across the US seeking fame and girls, through Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash, to his massively successful solo career and his re-emergence as the patron saint of grunge on to his role today as one of the last uncompromised and uncompromising survivors of rock n roll - this is Neils story told in his own words.In the book Young presents a kaleidoscopic view of personal life and musical creativity; its a journey that spans the snows of Ontario to the LSD-laden boulevards of 1966 Los Angeles to the contemplative paradise of Hawaii today. Notes Paperback edition of the autobiography from iconic Canadian rock star Young. From his youth in Canada to his first bands travels across the US, through Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash, to his massively successful solo career, this is his story in his own words. He also writes about his struggle against ill-health, and his personal life with his wife and children. Keep on rocking in the free world! Author Biography Neil Young was born in Toronto in 1945, and later went to live with his mother in Winnipeg after his parents split up. He moved to California in 1966 where he co-founded Buffalo Springfield before joining the hugely successful Crosby, Stills & Nash, and then embarking on a stellar solo career. He has been inducted not once but twice into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which describes him as one of rock n rolls greatest songwriters and performers.Young is an outspoken advocate of environmental issues and the welfare of small farmers - he co-founded Farm Aid in 1986. He is also active in educatonal projects for disabled children, and co-founded The Bridge School which assists children with physical impairments and communication needs. Promotional In the book Young presents a kaleidoscopic view of personal life and musical creativity; its a journey that spans the snows of Ontario to the LSD-laden boulevards of 1966 Los Angeles to the contemplative paradise of Hawaii today. Promotional "Headline" In the book Young presents a kaleidoscopic view of personal life and musical creativity; its a journey that spans the snows of Ontario to the LSD-laden boulevards of 1966 Los Angeles to the contemplative paradise of Hawaii today. Details ISBN0241962161 Author Neil Young Pages 512 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2013 ISBN-10 0241962161 ISBN-13 9780241962169 Format Paperback Publication Date 2013-06-06 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle A Hippie Dream Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Illustrations Illustrations DEWEY 782.42166092 Short Title Waging Heavy Peace Language English UK Release Date 2013-06-06 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-06-25 AU Release Date 2013-06-25 Alternative 9780241962176 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:50939589;

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