Crosby, Stills & Nash: The Authorized Biography (The Definitive Inside Story of the Supergroup [Paperback]

Dave Zimmer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2000

Crosby, Stills, and Nash created some of the most indelible songs and beautiful harmonies of the late 1960s and early 1970s: "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Woodstock," "Teach Your Children." Now the story behind the songs has been told in this engrossing account of the trio's personal and musical history. Zimmer, with the full cooperation of the band, traces each of the performers from their early musical roots to their first song together in L.A.'s storied Laurel Canyon, from their addition of Neil Young to Woodstock, from their stormy years of creative conflicts through their reunions and reconciliations. A new chapter delves into Crosby's recovery from drug addiction, CSN's ongoing solo and group projects, and the making of the new CSNY album.

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From Library Journal

Crosby, Stills, and Nash have regrouped with Neil Young and are currently touring the country. That, coupled with the recent mind-boggling revelation by rocker Melissa Etheridge that David Crosby is the father of her children, has put the band back in the public eye. The text is buttressed with approximately 270 monochrome images of the group in their various incarnations as well as portraits of other famous rockers by Henry Diltz. (LJ 8/84)
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About the Author

Dave Zimmer edited 4 Way Street, is a former editor of BAM, and works as a communications executive. He lives in West Orange, New Jersey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press (March 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0306809745
• ISBN-13: 978-0306809743
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,386,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crosby Stills & Nash: The Authorized Biography, May 10, 2000

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Dave Z. is a meticulous, lucid and utterly welcome credit to his profession. Unaffectedly poised above the silly sensationalism, spin and wordiness other writers employ for whatever reasons, DEZ offers a lovely, descriptive and respectful visit with the minds and hearts of the Fellas. Refreshingly, he lets CSN tell much of their story--I feel like I'm getting the goods in a cozy, firsthand manner; and Dave, like any artist occupying the upper crust of his/her form, makes the writing seem easy. Sharp and generous, though never starstruck, DEZ is the consummate biographer. Obviously, CSN feel safe with Dave--an opportunity as unwasted by him as any words he employs. This work makes me eager for more Zimmer, and I'd especially love to someday get a read of any fiction he might choose to create, as I'm ripe for a deeper peek into his heartful imagination.

Henry Diltz also scores with some always fresh-looking work. Among other impeccable photos new to me, in Chapter 17 there's a gorgeous shot of Stills holding his daughter Eleanor, and another perfectly homey, happy picture of Nash and his family in what I guess is their kitchen. Again and making HD a natural partner to Dave Z., warmth and realness set an appealing and friendly tone.

One soulful, irresistible thing about work like that of Dave Z. and Henry D.--and of CSN--you experience it again and again, but it remains new.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, May 11, 2000

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Rainah D. Ruckert (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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I saw and previewed this book while in Downtown Pittsburgh and I thought WOW! Some of the stuff I never knew about them! I had to go back and buy it for my mother for mothers day who is a HUGE CSNY fan! great job!

Also recommended: Classic Rock Stories - Tim Morse .. Stories behind the greatest songs of all time .. did you know the first 2 lines to Wooden Ships were taken from a church sign that Graham saw in Florida?

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book for any CSNY fan!, May 28, 2001

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Steve Nakamoto "The Friendly Voice of the... (Huntington Beach, California USA) - See all my reviews

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I bought this book when the group did their 2000 Reunion Tour and thoroughly enjoyed both. Looking back, I'd say that I liked the book in the same way that I liked the group....the early days and the early struggles were the best.

What we forget about these guys was that their most productive years were from about 1968 to 1974 as a group and as individuals. All the years after this time, they have been only a shadow of themselves. If you like this book and are more of a Stills fan, be sure to read Richie Furay's book, For What It's Worth which is even more personal and detailed about the early days.

As a CSN fan, I'll always treasure those first two albums as a couple of my all-time favorites. I would hope that there is a live album from the last tour.

I also wish that someone would help Stills write a book, too. I'd love to hear his version of all that happened.