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The Godfather of rock, punk, grunge and alt country, Neil Young has remained a musical pioneer for over forty years. This absorbing documentary details Young's music and career over the last three decades, from the release of American Stars and Bars to Prairie Wind. Learn how Young inspired some of the greatest musicians of all time: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), and Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), and has been adored as the Godfather of punk for his Ditch trilogy (Time Fades Away, On the Beach, Tonight's the Night) and Rust Never Sleeps period. Expert commentary from John Einarson, author of Neil Young: Don't Be Denied ex-editor of Village Voice, Robert Christgau British rock author Barney Hoskins and many others puts critical light on some of Young's greatest albums. Includes live and studio recordings of classic Neil Young songs, obscure footage, photographs and rare interviews in one essential overview of a music icon.