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long with her father Journalist Scott Young and brother Neil, Astrid is yet another creative and notable force behind the Young Family legacy.
long with her father Journalist Scott Young and brother Neil, Astrid is yet another creative and notable force behind the Young Family legacy.
Born August 16th, 1962, Astrid is the daughter of Scott Young and his second wife Astrid Mead. A singer, songwriter, author, wine expert, and more, Astrid first made her mark on the music scene in the 1980’s. A strong presence in the band Sacred Child, Astrid later expanded her pursuits to include extensive solo work, back-up vocals with brother Neil and collaborations with various notable artists. While we may not always hear of Astrids accomplishments on the world stage, her work here in Canada is much recognized and her contributions to the arts are extensive. In 2008 Astrids book “Being Young: Scott, Neil, and Me” hit the book stores with positive reviews and remains recommended for anyone wanting an inside perspective on the Young Family. Youngtown salutes the ongoing work of Astrid Young with wishes for continued success. (Photo of Astrid (Below) by T.R. Hosier)
Being Young: Scott, Neil, and Me
Book Description – Publication Date: April 1, 2008
Neil Young is known as one of rock’s great artists, his influence extending far beyond his own generation. Being Young looks at a lifetime of love, humor, disappointment, and proud moments, picking up where Scott Young’s book Neil and Me left off in 1984. The book is a testament to a Woodstock-generation rocker whose independence and determination have seen him through his life as a prolific musician who is still producing to this day.
Book Description – Publication Date: April 1, 2008
Neil Young is known as one of rock’s great artists, his influence extending far beyond his own generation. Being Young looks at a lifetime of love, humor, disappointment, and proud moments, picking up where Scott Young’s book Neil and Me left off in 1984. The book is a testament to a Woodstock-generation rocker whose independence and determination have seen him through his life as a prolific musician who is still producing to this day.
Being Young by Neil Young’s sister, Astrid Young, offers a fresh perspective on one of rock’s most recognized cultural icons. Astrid goes deep inside the motivations that shaped their family unit, exploring all the ways it came apart and how, in the end, a tenacious and undeniable kindred spirit was able to pull it back together. The story is in part a celebration of the legacy of a family that many of us grew up feeling we knew and in part the meaningful and intimate reflection of one who experienced it all.
Astrid Young started writing creatively at an early age. A musician by trade, her career has taken her around the world, both on her own and singing backup for her brother Neil Young.
Check-out this Breakfast Television interview with Astrid from 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCqvli42qkE
