‘After the Gold Rush’ At 50: 12 Things You Didn’t Know About Neil Young’s Classic Album
By JC Villamere
of ET Canada
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Man of Secrets
In the late '60s he wore ruffled shirts and jewellery. In 1966 Toronto, he was in a band fronted by Rick James until James was arrested for being AWOL from the Navy Reserve. Neil Young is full of surprises. So is 'After The Gold Rush'. which was released on September 19, 1970.
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