Crosby Stills Nash

Description

It was big news in 1969 when former key members of the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and the Holliesthree of the finest bands of the 60ssplintered off to form their own trio. Despite their already-proven talents, few could have imagined the gossamer vocal blend that would become the trademark of supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash. The bands debut effectively provided the soundtrack to the summer of 69. For his part, Steve Stills keeps exploring the progressive folk-rock sound that hed pioneered with Buffalo Springfield; signature tune Suite: Judy Blue Eyes is an expansive, multi-section affair that makes full use of the groups vocal skills. Fresh from the Hollies, Graham Nash adds an accessible pop sensibility, epitomized by the effervescent ditty Marrakesh Express. David Crosby, always the wild card in the Byrds, here adds rough edges and flashes of mystery with his cutting protest rocker Long Time Gone and the exquisite art-folk of Guinnevere. With this kind of firepower under its belt, its no wonder CSN quickly became one of the biggest groups of their era.