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"You can't go along from people to people, place to place, creating, changing, without hurting a lot of people. How can you do that? Can you think of an answer? I think I'm doing a good job—even though it's painful sometimes." Neil Young, a pivotal figure in rock and roll, has long kept his inner life private. In this comprehensive biography, the author chronicles Young's extraordinary journey from his Canadian childhood to co-founding Buffalo Springfield, navigating the complexities of Crazy Horse, and achieving monumental success with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. It explores his tumultuous years, including the raw depths of Tonight's the Night and the transformative Geffen era, culminating in his nineties resurgence with Ragged Glory and Harvest Moon. After six years of research and over fifty hours of interviews with Young, the narrative reveals his candid thoughts on addiction, band dynamics, and his identity as a businessman. Young reflects on the destruction left in his wake while pursuing his dreams, providing a rare glimpse into his psyche. This biography not only chronicles the rock era through Young's life but also tells the story of a solitary artist who found solace in music and became an advocate for those facing challenges, all presented through the biographer's multifaceted perspective and Young's own compelling voice.