How Neil Young Came To Write OHIO After Kent State

The speaker is Graham Nash in 1990–Crosby Stills Nash & Young. he was interviewed for my television series on the 1960s. I loved what he said and how he said it. An incredible thinker.

"Ohio" is a protest song written by Neil's bandmember Neil Young in response to the Kent State shooting on May 4, 1970. The incident occurred when members of the Ohio National Guard fired on unarmed college students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State University in Ohio, resulting in the deaths of four students and the injury of nine others.

Young was deeply affected by the tragedy and wrote "Ohio" as a reaction to the event. The lyrics express his anger and frustration at the government's handling of the war and its disregard for the lives of young people. The song became an anthem for the anti-war movement and remains a powerful reminder of the tragic events that occurred that day.

In terms of how he wrote it, Young has said that the song came to him quickly, and he wrote the lyrics in about 20 minutes. He then performed the song with his band Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young just a few days later, and the song was quickly released as a single. The raw emotion and immediacy of the song resonated with many people and helped to galvanize the anti-war movement.

Graham Nash is a British-American singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known as a founding member of two highly successful rock bands: The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Nash began his music career in the early 1960s with The Hollies, a British band that was part of the Merseybeat and British Invasion movements. They had many chart-topping hits, such as "Bus Stop," "Carrie Anne," and "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother." Nash's tenure with The Hollies lasted until 1968.

In 1968, Nash left The Hollies and formed the supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) with David Crosby (formerly of The Byrds) and Stephen Stills (formerly of Buffalo Springfield). CSN's self-titled debut album, released in 1969, was a critical and commercial success, featuring enduring classics such as "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Marrakesh Express," and "Helplessly Hoping." The addition of Neil Young later in 1969 created the quartet Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY).

Nash's songwriting with CSN and CSNY showcased his keen sense of melody and harmony. Some of his most famous contributions include "Teach Your Children," "Our House," and "Just a Song Before I Go." In addition to his work with CSN and CSNY, Nash has had a successful solo career, with albums like "Songs for Beginners" (1971) and "Wild Tales" (1974).

Graham Nash has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: once as a member of The Hollies in 2010 and again as a member of Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1997. Throughout his career, Nash has been an advocate for social and environmental causes, using his platform to raise awareness and inspire change.
Thank you Graham
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