Steve Young (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Steve Young (musician)

American singer

Date of Birth: 12-Jul-1942

Place of Birth: Newnan, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 17-Mar-2016

Profession: composer, singer-songwriter, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Steve Young (July 12, 1942 – March 17, 2016) was an American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist, known for his song "Seven Bridges Road" (on Rock Salt & Nails & Seven Bridges Road).
He was a pioneer of the country rock, Americana, and alternative country sounds, and also a vital force behind the "outlaw movement" that gave support to the careers of Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Jr.
and more.
Young was also featured in the 1975 Outlaw Country documentary Heartworn Highways.
He was the subject of the song "The All Golden" by Van Dyke Parks.
Young's first album, Rock Salt & Nails, on A&M, featured Gram Parsons, Gene Clark, and other musicians from the 1969 musical community in Southern California.