Graham Nash talks The Hollies, CSN, CSNY and Solo

Meet one of rock’s most recognisable musicians – GRAHAM NASH. Graham’s been making music for more than 60 years - first with English band The Hollies then as Crosby Stills and Nash and later when Neil Young joined them, as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. 

At 80 years young, Graham Nash has recently released a new solo album. Graham Nash: Live - a new concert album featuring the acclaimed musician performing his first two solo LPs, 1971’s Songs For Beginners and 1974’s Wild Tales, in their entirety. The album spans 20 tracks that were recorded over the course of four shows he’d booked prior to the pandemic. 

During our warm and intimate conversation, Graham Nash discusses his new solo album. He talks about why he chose those two albums, and how they are personal and easy to understand. He also discusses CSNY, and why they are no longer able to make music together.

He also discusses how relevant his songs are still today, that the album is a message to the world, and how, sadly, we haven't learned a thing from the past. 

During the interview, Graham talks about his musical career, spanning over 60 years. He talks about how he got his start in music, and how he has continued to be passionate about music throughout his life. He also talks about the importance of songwriting, and how it is a lost art form. He also talks about the success of his earliest band, The Hollies, and why he feels they enjoyed successful over the years.

Graham also  tells us about what he believes was the strength of Crosby Stills and Nash and that the three part harmonies were destroyed when Neil Young joined the group, bringing with him a dark edge. He talks about how Crosby Stills Nash and Young can no longer make music together since losing their connection, where he stands on life and society in general and about his passion for photography and the release of his new photographic book called Life in Focus.

Graham also details his love of life, how his glass is always half full and how he manages to keep himself in great shape at 80. Quite inspirational indeed.

It's a great chat peppered with some awesome music. I hope you'll enjoy listening to our conversation as much as I enjoyed speaking with Graham.

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To learn more about Graham Nash head for his website https://www.grahamnash.com/