The 1970 album that convinced Neil Young to go solo

The 1970 album that convinced Neil Young to go solo

The cardinal rule of Neil Young is that he does whatever the hell he wants. Throughout his career, Young has never danced to anyone’s tune but his own, looking to make music on his terms, even if it means it won’t reach the largest audience possible. Although Young may have secured his start as a member of Buffalo Springfield, his urge to go solo sprang from hearing this album for the first time. Throughout his musical journey, though, Young goi…