Neil Young
For over forty years Neil Young has pioneered musical genres and influenced generations of fans and now rock’s most intriguing chameleon will be sharing his ‘Heart of Gold’ in an exclusive headline performance at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival.
The cult hero will close the festival on Sunday 14th June with his deeply personal lyrics and distinctive guitar, performing a set which is sure to be another unforgettable Isle of Wight Festival memory.
Neil Young is one of the most significant artists of the rock and roll era. His influence, and inspiration within the music scene derives from his longevity with a career spanning more than four decades. 2009 will see the release of ‘Fork in the Road’, which is expected to see Young return to his country roots, and is one of the most highly anticipated records of the year.
John Giddings, Isle of Wight Festival organiser says, “I have tried every year since we restarted the event to book Neil Young., His music is part of my life and has inspired generations ever since. I'm sure that his performance will be talked about for years to come”.
Neil Young’s genre-spanning career has seen him put his hand to over 60 albums as a solo artist and band member. He has collaborated with other musical icons such as James Taylor and Willy Nelson. He recorded three consecutive number one albums as Crosby, Stills Nash and Young, often dubbed ‘the American Beatles’. Legend’s first solo number one came in 1972 when he dominated the charts with ‘Harvest’ and was later voted voice of the decade by Rolling Stone magazine.
The Canadian legend will join an already blistering line up which sees The Prodigy, Basement Jaxx, The Ting Ting’s and Pendulum playing up a storm on Friday night. Saturday is just as impressive with Stereophonics and Razorlight rocking the Solent. Over in the Big Top The Charlatans front man Tim Burgess will be curating Sunday’s line up, so expect all sorts of surprises popping up as well as a set from the band. The Isle of Wight Festival 2009 boasts a line up every bit as stunning as its surroundings!
The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 12th – 14th June at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight.