Neil Percival Young, born in Toronto on November 12, 1945, is an influential Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, and film director. His career took off in the mid-1960s as a member of Buffalo Springfield and, subsequently, of the supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. He then embarked on a prolific and acclaimed solo career, often accompanied by the band Crazy Horse, exploring genres ranging from acoustic folk to hard rock. Among his most celebrated works are iconic albums such as *After the Gold Rush* (1970), *Harvest* (1972), his greatest commercial success, and *Rust Never Sleeps* (1979). Known for his distinctive falsetto voice and visceral guitar style, he is considered a pivotal figure in the history of rock, to the extent that he has been dubbed the "Godfather of Grunge" for his influence on generations of musicians. He has received numerous accolades, including several Grammy Awards and a dual induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, both as a solo artist and as a member of Buffalo Springfield.