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45 Years Ago: Buffalo Springfield Perform Final Concert

Dave Swanson — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:49:37 +0000

Buffalo Springfield were always a house of cards caught in a hurricane. Neil Young was -- and still is -- famous for going wherever his muse takes him, others be damned. From the band's earliest days Young had issues to deal with, including the onset of epilepsy, constant drug use, and apprehension about the band management and the music business in general. On May 5, 1968, Buffalo Springfield gave their final performance as a group.

The Beatles Vs. Buffalo Springfield – Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame Round One

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:13:18 +0000

This month, the Beatles get a second chance to be enshrined in the Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame -- but first they have to get by Buffalo Springfield. Each month, our readers will determine which of eight legendary artists or bands is immortalized forever for their contributions to classic rock history.

45 Years Ago: Buffalo Springfield And Eric Clapton Busted In Topanga Canyon

Dave Swanson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:45:20 +0000

On March 20, 1968, a genuine rock and roll all star bust went down. At the home of then girlfriend of Stephen Stills, nestled in the legendary Topanga Canyon of California, members of Buffalo Springfield were getting a little out of hand.

47 Years Ago – Buffalo Springfield Form

Dave Swanson — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:30:29 +0000

The key for many an aspiring band in the mid '60s was to take a few things from the Beatles playbook and mix in lessons learned from Bob Dylan. In short order, folk rock was born. The Byrds and the Turtles were among the many who took the genre to pop gold. It was from this seed that the Buffalo Springfield would also grow after joining up in in 1966.

Top 10 Buffalo Springfield Songs

Dave Swanson — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:35:34 +0000

Buffalo Springfield are one of the archetype rock and roll bands of all time. Their time together was brief, but in just over two years they managed to issue three albums and a handful of singles, and spawn the careers of Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Bruce Palmer, Dewey Martin, Jim Messina and Neil Young. Not bad for a bunch

45 Years Ago: 'Buffalo Springfield Again' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:00:32 +0000

By the time Buffalo Springfield started recording their second album during the first half of 1967, the five members were barely speaking to each other. Neil Young wasn’t around much. Their bass player was battling drug problems. And a series of studio musicians was called in to help shape the three main writers’ songs.

Stephen Stills Frustrated With Neil Young Over Buffalo Springfield Tour Cancellation

Dave Lifton — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:27:30 +0000

The inability of Neil Young to stay committed to a musical idea has been part of his charm throughout his career, but to his infrequent bandmate Stephen Stills it's maddening. In a new interview, Stills opens up about the damage Young did by walking away from the Buffalo Springfield reunion tour that was scheduled to take place in 2012.

Neil Young Hints That Buffalo Springfield Have Unfinished Business

Billy Dukes — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:07:45 +0000

Neil Young's busy 2012 was partly to blame for a planned Buffalo Springfield reunion tour falling through earlier this year, but it sounds like a get-together with Richie Furay and Stephen Stills could be moving up his priority list for 2013. In a recent interview, Young expressed regret that the '60s group never reached their potential.

No. 75: Buffalo Springfield, 'For What It's Worth' – Top 100 Classic Rock Songs

Ken Kelley — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:27:22 +0000

Despite the fact that they were only originally active for an approximate two year span (1966 to 1968), the impact of Buffalo Springfield‘s song ‘For What It’s Worth’ continues to resonate today, almost 50 years later. And though Buffalo Springfield wrote many other memorable songs, none will ever outshine the impact of this powerful track. [...]

Buffalo Springfield Reunion Goes and Says Goodbye

Jeff Giles — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:06:24 +0000

If you've been trying to figure out how Neil Young's recent announcement that he's working on a pair of new albums with Crazy Horse would fit in with his plans to tour with the reunited Buffalo Springfield, you can stop wondering: the Springfield reunion is on hold, again.

Richie Furay Confirms 2012 Buffalo Springfield Tour

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:32:37 +0000

Richie Furay says Buffalo Springfield will indeed continue their reunion with a 30-date tour set to kick off at the start of 2012. He reveals the news in a video interview with the Denver Post, confirming an earlier Facebook post.

Buffalo Springfield Fall Tour Reportedly Moved Back to 2012

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:02:02 +0000

According to guitarist Richie Furay, the long-awaited (actually, more like “never imagined”) full-scale tour of the reunited Buffalo Springfield has been pushed back a few months, until early 2012. According to the awesome Thrasher’s Wheat, a post on Richie’s Facebook page (he hasn’t accepted our friend request, yet!) states: “For those of you getting excited [...]

Stevie Nicks Inspired by Buffalo Springfield, CSN, Joni Mitchell

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:12:19 +0000

Stevie Nicks has inspired millions of fans with her music over the years, but the singer says she draws inspiration from other artists. Among those acts are Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills & Nash and Joni Mitchell.

America Cover Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield, More on New Album

Spencer Kaufman — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:32:42 +0000

The band America is coming out with a new album of cover tunes called 'Back Pages' on July 26. The disc features the group offering renditions of songs by Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield, Simon & Garfunkel, the Beach Boys, the Zombies and other acts.

Buffalo Springfield Play 'Greatest' Gig at Bonnaroo Festival

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:35:10 +0000

Buffalo Springfield played the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tenn., on Saturday night, and Neil Young called it "the greatest thing we've ever done" at the end of the set. However, according to at least one recap, the set was plagued by sound issues.

Buffalo Springfield Having More Fun Than Ever on Current Reunion

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:50:06 +0000

Richie Furay says that he and his Buffalo Springfield bandmates Neil Young and Stephen Stills are having more fun during their current reunion than the group ever had back in their heyday. “I think this is the fun we thought we were going to have back in the ’60s,” explains Furay to Rolling Stone. “Because [...]

Buffalo Springfield Will Tour Extensively in the Fall of 2011

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:00:04 +0000

Buffalo Springfield, who are currently out on the road for a brief reunion jaunt, will continue their road show with a more extensive tour in the fall. Singer-guitarist Richie Furay confirmed the news in a new interview.

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Buffalo Springfield, Robert Plant, Gregg Allman on Tap for Bonnaroo 2011

Anne Erickson — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:00:48 +0000

Robert Plant, Gregg Allman and a newly reunited Buffalo Springfield will wave the classic rock flag with appearances at this year's Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tenn., which takes place next weekend, June 9-12.

Buffalo Springfield Kick Off Reunion Tour in Oakland

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:00:48 +0000

Buffalo Springfield thrilled the audience at the Fox Theater in Oakland, Calif., during the Wednesday night kickoff of their first tour since 1968. Original singer-guitarists Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay all took turns singing the band's tunes, while throwing in a classic song from Young's solo career.

Neil Young Again Reunites With Buffalo Springfield for 2011 Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:59:25 +0000

Neil Young and Buffalo Springfield ride again! After ending forty years apart with two reunion shows last October, the surviving members of the classic band -- Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay -- will play six shows in California this June prior to their appearance at this year's Bonnaroo Festival.