Nils Lofgren
Nils Hilmer Lofgren (born June 21, 1951) is an American rock musician, recording artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Along with his work as a solo artist, he has been a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band since 1984, a former member of Crazy Horse, and founder/frontman of the band Grin. Lofgren was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band in 2014. Early life and career : Lofgren was born in Chicago in 1951 to Swedish/Italian parents. He moved to the suburban town of Garrett Park, Maryland, near the northern border of Washington, D.C. as a very young child. Lofgren's first instrument was classical accordion, beginning at age 5, which he studied seriously for ten years. After studying classical music and jazz, throughout his youth, Lofgren switched his emphasis to rock music, and focused on the piano and the guitar. By 1968, Lofgren formed the band Grin originally with bassist George Daly (later replaced by Bob Gordon), and drummer Bob Berberich, former players in the DC band The Hangmen. The group played in venues throughout the Washington, D.C. area. Lofgren had been a competitive gymnast in high school, a skill that popped up later in his career. During this time, Lofgren met Neil Young and played for him. Young invited Lofgren to come to California and the Grin trio (Lofgren, Daly and Berberich) drove out west and lived for some months at a home Neil Young rented in Laurel Canyon. Lofgren joined Neil Young's band at age 17, playing piano and guitar on the album After the Gold Rush. Lofgren worked on his parts around-the-clock when recording was not in session. Lofgren maintained a close musical relationship with Young, appearing on his Tonight's the Night album and tour among others. He was also briefly a member of Crazy Horse, appearing on their 1971 LP and contributing songs to their catalogue.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
as SelfOn October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for...
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as SelfA collection of clips from the year 2002 documenting American teenage pop culture.
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Bruce Springsteen - The Promise – The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town
as Self - The E street bandThe ninety-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band...
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Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You
as SelfA tribute to The E Street Band, rock ‘n’ roll, and the way music has shaped Bruce Springsteen’s...
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Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in Barcelona
as SelfOn October 16, 2002, two months into his world tour in support of The Rising, Bruce Springsteen...
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Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in New York City
as Self - Guitar, vocalsA two disc amalgam of the final performances of 2001's Madison Square Gardens performances by...
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as uncreditedThe documentary provides an unprecedented glimpse into Young and Crazy Horse’s creative process,...
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Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000
as SelfThe video kicks off from a 1978 performance of 'Rosalita' with a 29 year old Bruce wailing away...
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as HimselfAn unfiltered look at the recording of the new album by Neil Young and Crazy Horse.
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Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: London Calling Live in Hyde Park
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Carole King and her Songs at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)This celebration of the best of Carole King features a collection of irresistible performances...
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Bruce Springsteen - The River Tour - Wembley 2016
as SelfBruce Springsteen & E Street Band at Wembley Stadium 2016
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Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll
as SelfStory of Chuck Berry told by his relatives and friends.
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse: World Record: The Making Of - A Chronicle of the Music
as HimselfBehind the Scenes / Making of documentary of Neil Young's 2022 album, 'World Record'
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Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
as SelfAfter an absence of several years (1983's Old Wave had been his last release to date), Ringo...
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Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run'
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Neil Young: Don't Be Denied
as HimselfThis television special is a first for the reclusive singer with the BBC documentary gaining new...
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Bruce Springsteen - Mönchengladbach 2013
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as SelfThe Godfather of Grunge is captured live on his TRANS tour on this release filmed in Berlin in...
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Bruce Springsteen - BBC Presents: Glory Days
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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Thunder Road
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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Rock In Rio 2013
as SelfBruce Springsteenat Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 21, 2013. Setlist: 01....
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Neil Young - MTV Unplugged
as HimselfUnplugged is a 1993 live album by Neil Young. It contains a previously unreleased song...
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Nils Lofgren and Friends Live Acoustic
as HimselfRocker Nils Lofgren, onetime backup for Neil Young and Crazy Horse and Bruce Springsteen and the...
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Nils Lofgren Face the Music
as HimselfFace the Music is a much-needed in-depth look at the groundbreaking solo work of one of rock’s...
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as SelfThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...
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Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical GuestA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...
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