Neil Young is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter who released critically acclaimed albums such as Harvest, On the Beach, After the Gold Rush, and others. He was also a part-time member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Neil Young Biography
| Real Name | Neil Percival Young |
| Nickname | Neil Young |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter |
| Date of Birth | 12 November 1945 ` |
| Age | 80 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian and American |
| Hometown | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Ethnicity | Canadian |
| Religion | He didn’t follow a specific religion |
| Hobbies | Collection and working with model trains |
| Social Media | Instagram YouTube |
Education Qualification
| School | Faulkner Elementary School, New Smyrna Beach, Florida Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute (briefly) Earl Grey Junior High School, Fort Winnipeg Kelvin High School, Winnipeg |
| College | None |
| Education Qualification | High school dropped out |
Neil Young Age
Neil Young was born on 12 November 1945 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is 80 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Neil Young Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Actress Carrie Sondgress (1970 to 1975) |
| Spouse/Wife | Pegi Young (m. 1977, div 2014) Daryl Hannah (m. 2018) |
| Children | Three children |
Neil Young Family
| Father’s Name | Scott Alexander Young (journalist and sportswriter) |
| Mother’s Name | Edna Blow Ragland “Rassy” Young |
| Brother’s Name | Robert “Bob” Young |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
| Debut | He formed his first band, while attending Earl Gray Junior High School Album – 1968 – Neil Young |
| Awards | 1992 – Canada Music Hall of Fame 1995 – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2011 – Adult Alternative Album of the Year 2006 – Jack Richardson Producer of the Year 1994 – Album of the year |
Neil Young Albums/Songs
- 1968 – Neil Young
- 1970 – After the God Rush
- 1972 – Harvest
- 1974 – On the Bath
- 1977 – American Star’s ‘n Bars
- 1978 – Comes a Time
- 1981 – Reactor
- 1987 – Life
- 1989 – Freedom
- 1992 – Harvest Moon
- 1994 – Sleeping with Angels
- 2000 – Silver & Gold
- 2005 – Prairie Wind
- 2009 – Fork in the Road
- 2012 – Psychedelic Pill
- 2016 – Peace Trail
- 2019 – Colorado
- 2021 – Bran
- 2023 – Chrome Dreams
- 2024 – Early Daze
- 2025 – Talking to the Trees, and other
Neil Young Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 188 cm In meters – 1.88 m In feet & inches – 6’2” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 89 kg In pounds – 197 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Neil Young Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $200 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $10-20 million |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Record sales, touring, endorsement, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Neil Young
- Neil Young was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Rassy and Scott Young.
- His father was a journalist and sportswriter who also wrote fiction.
- His mother was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
- His parents married in 1940 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and moved to Toronto. Shortly thereafter, their first son, Robert, was born.
- Shortly after his birth in 1945, the family moved to rural Omemee, Ontario.
- While in Toronto, he briefly attended Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute as a first-year student in 1959.
- According to rumor, he was expelled for riding a motorcycle down the hall of the school.
- When he was 12, his father, who had several extramarital affairs, left his mother.
- While attending Carl Grey Junior High School, he met Ken Koblun and formed his first band, the Jades.
- After leaving the Squires, he worked in the folk clubs in Winnipeg, where he first met Joni Mitchell.
- In a 1975 interview, he admitted that he was in the USA illegally until he received a “green card’ in 1970.
- In 1969, he joined David Crosby to become the fourth member of Crosby, Still, Nash & Young.
- He has been a lifelong committed environmentalist and outspoken advocate for the welfare of small farmers.
- He married his first wife, restaurant owner Susan Acevedo, in 1968, and they were together until 1970.
- From late 1970 to 1975, Young was in a relationship with the actress Carrie Sondress.
- In 2014, Young began dating actress Daryl Hannah, and the couple wed on August 25, 2018.
- He was part-owner of Lionel, LLC, a company that makes toy trains and model railroad accessories.
FAQ:
How old is Neil Young?
80 years old (As of 2025)
Who is Neil Young’s wife?
On 25 August 2018, Neil Young married to actress Daryl Hannah.
What is Neil Young’s net worth?
As of 2025, Neil Young’s estimated net worth is $200 million.