Neil Young

Neil Young - 'After the Gold Rush' Live Performance at Farm Aid 1998

Farm Aid
Tinley Park, IL, United States

• In 1998, Neil Young performed "After the Gold Rush" at the Farm Aid concert in Tinley Park, Illinois. At this time in his career, he had recently rele... Read Full Description >

  In 1998, Neil Young performed "After the Gold Rush" at the Farm Aid concert in Tinley Park, Illinois. At this time in his career, he had recently released the album *Mirror Ball* in 1995, which was notable for being a collaboration with the band Pearl Jam. This period marked a refocusing on social issues for Young, as he became increasingly involved in causes related to family farming and environmental conservation, reflected in his commitment to Farm Aid. The concert, originally founded in 1985 alongside Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, aimed to support family farmers in the U.S. Young's performance at the 1998 event highlighted his dedication to these values and his ongoing influence in the music industry as a voice for change. His legacy as a socially conscious artist was solidified during this period, bridging his rich musical history with pressing contemporary issues.