Neil Young is a musician.
Buffalo Springfield . Their original lineup included Stephen Stills ( guitar , keyboards , vocals ) , Dewey Martin ( drums , vocals ) , Bruce Palmer ( electric bass ) , Richie Furay ( guitar , vocals ) , and Neil Young ( guitar , harmonica , piano , vocals ) . Neil Percival Young , ( born November 12 , 1945 ) , is a Canadian singer-songwriter , musician , producer , director and screenwriter . Young 's often distorted electric guitar work , deeply personal lyrics and signature tenor singing voice transcend his long career . The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted him twice : as a solo artist in 1995 and in 1997 as a member of Buffalo Springfield .