Nils Lofgren Bio - Biography

Name Nils Lofgren
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Naionality American
Date of Birth June 21, 1951
Place of Birth Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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Lofgren was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1951 to Swedish/Italian parents. Moving to the suburban town of Garrett Park, Maryland, on the northern border of Washington, D.C. as a 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 1969, Lofgren formed the band Grin, with bassist Bob Gordon, and drummer Bob Berberich, and the group played in the 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.

Lofgren joined Neil Young's band at age 17, playing piano on the album After the Gold Rush. Young gave him this role despite his having virtually no experience on the instrument; 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.

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