Jesse Colin Young (Photo: Brent Cline)
Jesse Colin Young, the legendary singer/songwriter known for his work with the Youngbloods as well as a prolific solo career, has died at the age of 83.
The news was confirmed on Monday by Young’s management team and PR firm, which also sent along an official statement:
It is with deep sadness that we announce music legend Jesse Colin Young, who left a unique mark on the intersecting worlds of folk, blues, jazz, country, and rock & roll, died in his home in Aiken, South Carolina yesterday afternoon, it was announced by his wife and manager, Connie Young.
As the frontman of The Youngbloods, he immortalized the ideals of the Woodstock generation with “Get Together,” an international hit that called for peace and brotherhood during the turbulent 1960s. During the decades that followed, Young expanded both his audience and his artistic range, releasing a string of solo albums that mixed socially conscious lyrics with top-tier guitar skills and gorgeous vocals.
An acclaimed songwriter, singer, instrumentalist, producer, label owner, podcast host, and longtime social/environmental activist, he has established a permanent place in America’s musical landscape – while continuing to make modern music that’s every bit as vital as his work during the counterculture era.
Over the years, Rock Cellar had the unique experience of hosting Jesse at our studio more than once for some live interviews, one which included a mini concert with former Wings guitarist Laurence Juber (a longtime collaborator of Young’s). The most recent was tied to Young’s re-release of his 1973 album Song of Juli in commemoration of its 50th anniversary.
Part 2 of our RockCellarTV segment with Jesse Colin Young features a 40-minute performance session — both solo and accompanied by Juber — intertwined with stories and anecdotes from the pair’s decades of music.
Rock Cellar extends heartfelt condolences to Jesse Colin Young’s family, and longtime publicist and friend Michael Jensen and his PR team.
Jesse Colin Young is a legend, and will truly be missed.
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