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NILS LOFGREN
Career Highlights
Turned professional at 17. Began early
recordings with various bands including Crystal Mesh, The Shot, Paul Dowell
& The Dolphin
Joined NEIL YOUNG's band at age 17, played piano, guitar and sang on the
acclaimed platinum album "After The Gold Rush"
Continued recording career with the band
"GRIN" in 1971 with the release of the self-titled "GRIN"
album on Spindizzy/Columbia. Followed in 1972 with the second release by GRIN
entitled "1+1", which included the top 40 hit "WHITE LIES".
Recorded four albums with Grin from 1971 through 1974.Began recording as a solo
artist for A&M Records in 1975 with the release of "NILS LOFGREN".
This album featured the songs "Back It Up" and "Keith Don't
Go".
1972 joined CRAZY HORSE to record classic
first album, the only one with Danny Whitten.
Played on NEIL YOUNG's "TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT" album released in 1973.
Toured extensively throughout the world with Neil to promote the album.
Released "CRY TOUGH" on A&M Records in 1976. Released "I CAME
TO DANCE" In 1977. Toured worldwide throughout 1976 and 1977.
Released the Double Live Album "NIGHT
AFTER NIGHT" in 1978.
Released "NILS" album in 1979,
which contained the European top 40 hit "Shine Silently".
Released "NIGHT FADES AWAY" on MCA in 1981. Subsequent world tour
followed.
Played on NEIL YOUNG's "TRANS" album released in 1983. Did the world
tour with Neil for "TRANS" and appeared on the video movie made of the
tour, titled "BERLIN".
Released "WONDERLAND" on MCA in 1983.
Joined BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S E STREET BAND as guitarist in May of 1984. Played
over 150 shows worldwide on the BORN IN THE USA Tour. Recorded the "TUNNEL
OF LOVE" album, released in 1988. Played on the "TUNNEL OF LOVE"
and "AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL" world tours with BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN during
1988. Recorded the "BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN LIVE" album and appeared in
numerous Springsteen videos. Currently guitarist in the "E STREET
BAND".
Released the solo album
"FLIP" on Columbia in 1985, which contained the Top 40 European hit
"SECRETS IN THE STREET", video for the single was aired on MTV and
VH-1..
Joined RINGO STARR'S ALL STARR BAND in 1989 for the World Tour and resulting
live album and video.
Released the album "SILVER LINING" on Rykodisc during 1991. Included
the Top 40 AOR Track 'VALENTINE". Appeared on the TONITE SHOW, DAVID
LETTERMAN, MTV. Played over 100 shows in 12 countries during 1991. Released
'CROOKED LINE" album on Rykodisc during 1992. Contained the song "BLUE
SKIES", associated video was produced and aired on VH-1.
Joined RINGO STARR and THE ALL STARR BAND for 1992 Second World Tour. Live album
released during fall of 1993.
Played with NEIL YOUNG on the MTV UNPLUGGED SPECIAL, February 1993, which was
shown throughout the world, and subsequently released as a live CD in the summer
of 1993. CD achieved platinum status.
Recorded soundtrack for the movie "EVERYBREATH" in 1993.
Played on the PBS Special "THE BEATLES SONGBOOK" which also featured
Dr. John, Los Lobos and Cathy Mattea. Recorded in January 1993.
Recorded with Branford Marsalis in July 1993 for Branford's 1994 release
entitled "BUCKSHOT LeFONQUE" on Columbia Records.
Released soundtrack CD for the movie "EVERYBREATH" in February 1994 on
Stampede Records. Movie released in June 1994 on Columbia/Tristar.
Musical Director for ABC's PAULA POUNDSTONE Show in early 1990's. Played with
CAB CALLOWAY.
1991-1996 Musical Director for the CableAce Awards
1995 Released 'DAMAGED GOODS" on Pure Records
1997 Released 'ACOUSTIC LIVE" on Right Stuff, Capitol Records
1997-1999 Continued extensive acoustic and electric tours
1999-2000 World Tour with BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND, appeared on
HBO Special recorded during the tour. Double CD, Video and DVD released 2001.
April 2001 song "BLACK BOOKS" from Acoustic Live album appears in HBO
hit show THE SOPRANOS
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