In a latest fan letter shared on his Neil Younger Archives web site, 21-year-old Tyler wrote about being impressed by Younger’s music, and the way he hoped to see Younger dwell at Farm Assist 2022, however in Younger’s response, the musician revealed that he isn’t able to get again on stage simply but because of the pandemic.
Younger wrote, “Thanks Tyler. A lot appreciated. I can’t be at Farmaid this yr. I’m not prepared for that but. I don’t assume it’s secure within the pandemic.”
He added, “I miss it very a lot.”
Again in January Younger eliminated his personal music from Spotify because of the platform backing Joe Rogan regardless of him allegedly spreading COVID misinformation, and he additionally inspired Spotify workers and musicians to “Get out of that place earlier than it eats up your soul.”
Joni Mitchell additionally determined to “stand” with Neil Younger together with Loopy Horse’s Nils Lofgren, and after Spotify CEO Daniel Ek mentioned the streaming service is working so as to add “content material advisory” warnings to “any podcast episode that features a dialogue about COVID-19”, Younger’s Crosby, Stills, Nash & Younger bandmate Graham Nash adopted swimsuit.
Earlier this month Crosby, Stills and Nash’s music catalogue returned to Spotify, and Crosby revealed on Twitter, “I don’t personal it now and the individuals who do are in enterprise to become profitable.”
Learn Neil Younger’s full response to Tyler through neilyoungarchives.com.