Neil Young

Neil Young and Promise of the Real Perform 'Cortez the Killer' Live at Farm Aid

KeyBank Pavilion
Burgettstown, PA, United States

• In September 2017, during the live performance of "Cortez the Killer" at Farm Aid, Neil Young was riding the momentum of his collaboration with the ba... Read Full Description >

  In September 2017, during the live performance of "Cortez the Killer" at Farm Aid, Neil Young was riding the momentum of his collaboration with the band Promise of the Real. This period followed the release of his album "Earth," which came out in June 2016. "Earth" is notable for its experimental nature, featuring live recordings of various songs interspersed with sounds from nature, reflecting Young's ongoing commitment to environmental issues. At the Farm Aid concert, Young not only showcased his musical prowess but also his activism, as he co-founded the initiative to support family farmers with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp in 1985. His performance in Burgettstown highlighted his enduring legacy as an artist deeply connected to social causes, all while captivating the audience with his iconic songwriting and guitar work.