What is your opinion of the musician Stephen Stills?
 

* crazy fan girl alert* :] :D
He's my favorite musician, so I'm curious what my fellow ledgies think of him and the bands he's been in.

I personally like almost everything he's done, apart from a song or two here and there. He might not be the nicest person ever, but musically he's amazing, imo.

So what do ya'll think of him?

I can't say I'm a "crazy fan girl" but I am certainly a fan! :blob2:

I don't know much about his personal life, other than he has a bunch of kids and he throws temper tantrums, but I LOVE Buffalo Springfield and CSN, and CSN&Y!

I followed Neil Young's solo career more, but gotta love the brilliance of Stephen Stills. He has given us some damn good songs. :D

He is a great artist.I like his music plus CSN&Y tunes.

Oh my gosh, I'm so glad this thread exists! I always thought he was (by far) the cutest of three (or four) of CSN or CSNY. So yeah, I'm right there with you as a "crazy fan girl." I love his solo stuff, and I am even more of a fan after seeing CSN live in Cincinnati last summer. Stills was having a rough night singing, and couldn't really even sing about 2/3 of the set, but for the encores, he sang "Love the One You're With," and it was awesome. He really got into it, Crosby and Nash were happy for him, the audience got into it, and he was even throwing guitar picks into the crowd. It gave me goosebumps. Not to mention, his guitar skills are brilliant.

As far as bands go, I'm partial to Buffalo Springfield, but the Stills Young Band was really sweet, regardless of how fleeting it was. "Long May You Run" is one of my favorite albums. And ALL of my favorite CSN songs were written by Stills.

My opinion is he needs to cough up with this album already... I'm still waiting!! (or maybe it's already out there under a different name... if so, please provide details) :D

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guita...nfirmed-163937


Michael LeonardJuly 9, 2008, 9:04 GMT

John McDermott, one of the archivists and overseers of Jimi Hendrix's recordings, has confirmed that an album of tracks featuring Stephen Stills and Hendrix is being readied for release.

McDermott confirmed to MusicRadar: "Stephen has been working with Experience Hendrix to compile an album's worth of sessions recorded with Jimi Hendrix during 1969 and 1970." McDermott says he is acting as a co-producer on the collection, but no further details are being released yet.

Previous sessions involving the two guitarists have emerged before – notably the Stills' Basement bootlegs - but the authenticity of some of those tracks has been questioned. One track featuring Hendrix on guitar, from 1970 - Old Times, Good Times – appeared on Stills' self-titled debut album of the same year, but it seems there is much more.

White Nigger due for official release?

The most controversial track the two recorded together is called White Nigger – many versions of this song (originally recorded with Stills singing and Hendrix on guitar) have surfaced before, but there is dispute as to whether these existing bootlegs actually feature Hendrix or are later versions recorded by Stills in 1973 with a different guitarist.

A source close to the project told MusicRadar: "We have tapes in our archive - Jimi on guitar and bass - plus Stephen had some from his 1970 solo album that he wanted to finish, fix and mix. From a musical point of view, it's definitely Stephen with Jimi helping - as opposed to a joint collaboration. But it is still a very nice project."

Jimi Hendrix is still consistently voted the greatest guitarist of all time, so more unreleased Jimi tracks? What's not for guitar players to like?

There is this box set coming out on March 26- a couple Hendrix tracks are included, but no White Nigger.

http://www.amazon.com/Carry-On-Steph...I2V8LLN3TW73UT

Dang it. I was hoping that it would be included in the box set. I am so gonna get that box set. Even if I have to beg my grandmother for money.

"Nana there's something educational that I want. It costs $80. May I please have the money to get it"? I just won't tell her that its educational about music. :D :p :thumbsup:

Ok I'm joking but still she might give me the money to get it.

He is definitely the most handsome out of the 4 guys. I mean this picture*drools* http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.47971...89077&pid=15.1

My dream is to see him live, either solo or with the guys. They're touring in May, in every state around here but mine. :distress: :( :mad:

I'm probably one of the few people who prefer Stephen in everything(solo work, guitar, vocals, looks etc) over Neil.

Yeah, me too. I guess you'll just have to drive to another state to see him this summer!:D

I'm a big Stills fan as well, always thought he had the best voice in rock & roll till he blew it out around 1999. I've seen CSN(y) a few times since and it's painful to see Stephen struggle with what used to be second nature. Dylan & Gordon Lightfoot also struggle mightily with the aging of their voices.

More like get somebody to drive me. I don't have my license yet. I'm waiting til I turn 18 in Sept.

Shoot, that's rough! I really hope you get a chance to see him. Sure, his voice is a shadow of its former self, but he still plays an awesome guitar.

That would be so sad to have your voice taken away-- or anything that was "second nature" that you loved, for that matter. I wonder why some voices age much faster/worse than others. It doesn't seem to be solely related to lifestyle, but more likley to genetics. I just wonder what causes it in some people and not in others to the same extent.

Bought tickets the other day to see CS&N on May 7th. Last time I saw them (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) was in 1972 or 1973 at the Boston Garden.

OMG, I might've -ahem- aged just a little bit, lol. http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps467ddc87.jpg

He's a hero to me. Love him. That first solo record is essential.

Stephen Stills : don't know much about him (except for a couple of CSN(Y) albums and what he did with Buffalo Springfield), but he is definitely one of the greatest. And he has it all (looks (early years), great musician, great singer, and mostly great songwriter). Suite : Judy Blue Eyes is a classic, and one of my favorite songs ever.
Also he was married to a very famous french singer that i like a lot, so that helps.

I do like his music but to be honest his voice is shot. The CSN live CD/DVD from last year is pretty good but when he sings he sounds pretty bad. Crosby and Nash sound great though. I saw them open up for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers on their 2010 tour and they sounded pretty good for old guys nearing 70 at the time.

Matt

He runs hot & cold with me. I go through phases. I've pretty much been ambivalent about Stills (and the whole CSNY family tree of artists) for about 10-15 years now. It's funny (ironic, not "ha-ha") that this thread should start now...just a week or so ago I listened to his first solo album again after a long stretch and was really into it...which has gotten me into listening to both CSN(Y) and Buffalo Springfield all over again.

LOL. I would have love to him or them in their prime. I'm very jealous right now. :D.
May 7th, which gig is that?

Clearwater, FL

I was 15 or 16 when I saw them. http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps9627cc8c.gif

Sigh. We had so much fun "back then." http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps0f995ae2.gif


Then suddenly - before you can say Suite - Judy Blue Eyes - *knock-knock* middle- age calling . . . lol. http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps4abcfb32.gif

MAY - U.S.
•5/5 - Hard Rock Live / Orlando, FL
•5/7 - Ruth Eckerd Hall / Clearwater, FL
•5/8 - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall / Sarasota, FL
•5/10 - Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena / Hollywood, FL
•5/11 - Seminole Hard Rock Live / Hollywood, FL
•5/14 - Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall / Ft. Myers, FL
•5/15 - King Center for the Performing Arts / Melbourne, FL
•5/17 - Live Nation Florida Theatre / Jacksonville, FL
•5/19 - Ovens Auditorium / Charlotte, NC
•5/21 - Peace Center Concert Hall / Greenville, SC
•5/22 - Von Braun Center / Huntsville, AL
•5/24 - Montgomery Performing Arts Center / Montgomery, AL
•5/25 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino / Biloxi, MS

I like him

In my seat waiting for Crosby Stills & :blob2::blob1:Nash to hit the stage!

It was a great show!
Teach Your Children
Carry On
Our House
Long Time Gone
Wooden Ships
Almost Cut My Hair
Love The One Your With
Southern Cross
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
Triad (nice funky remake)
Marrakesh Express
Guinevere
Just a Song Before I Go
Questions (of a 1000 dreams)
Bluebird (Buffalo Springfield)
Deja Vu
49 Bye Byes
And some new stuff!

Just think...he was almost a Monkee! (Nesmith got the role) :nod:

Argh!

You mean we might've had lyrics like "There's a banana, in a fisted glove" or "There's a man with a banana over there"?

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps8f55fd6d.gif

Sorry, couldn't resist. :D