From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jesse Colin Young made an impact.
Jesse Colin Young, born Perry Miller, is an American singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer of the 1960s group the Youngbloods. After the group disbanded in 1972, he launched a solo career, releasing several albums with Warner Bros. Records, like 'Song for Juli' and 'Songbird'. He continued to release music through the 1980s, later founding his label, Ridgetop Music, in 1993. Following a fire in 1995, he moved to Hawaii. Diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012 and retired, but returned to performing in 2016 with his son, releasing 'Dreamers' in 2019.
In 1961, Jesse Colin Young transferred to New York University, balancing studies with performances before becoming a full-time musician and choosing his stage name.
In 1964, Jesse Colin Young's debut album, "The Soul of a City Boy", was released.
In 1965, Jesse Colin Young released his second album, "Young Blood", produced by Bobby Scott.
In 1966, The Youngbloods released their debut single "Grizzly Bear" after forming as a band with Jerry Corbitt.
In 1967, The Youngbloods released their debut album, "The Youngbloods", which included the song "Get Together".
In 1969, after being used in a public service commercial, "Get Together" became an international hit for The Youngbloods.
In 1969, during the production of The Youngbloods' album "Elephant Mountain", Jerry Corbitt left the band, and Jesse Colin Young became the group's main songwriter.
In November 1972, after the release of their final album, High on a Ridge Top, Jesse Colin Young disbanded The Youngbloods.
In 1972, The Youngbloods dissolved, leading Jesse Colin Young to embark on a solo career.
In 1973, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Song for Juli" through Warner Bros. Records as part of his solo career.
In 1974, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Light Shine" through Warner Bros. Records as part of his solo career.
In 1974, Jesse Colin Young toured his fifth album, "Light Shine", as an opening act for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
In 1975, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Songbird" through Warner Bros. Records as part of his solo career.
In 1975, Jesse Colin Young's third Warner album, "Songbird", became his highest charting album, reaching number 26 in the U.S. and number 20 in Canada.
In 1976, Jesse Colin Young released the live album "On the Road" through Warner Bros. Records.
In 1977, Jesse Colin Young released "Love on the Wing", which charted on the Billboard top 200 albums chart.
In 1978, Jesse Colin Young switched labels to Elektra Records and released the album "American Dreams".
In 1979, Jesse Colin Young performed as part of the No Nukes protest concerts organized by Musicians United for Safe Energy.
In 1982, Jesse Colin Young released the album "The Perfect Stranger" on Elektra Records, which did not achieve the same commercial success as his previous works.
In 1987, Jesse Colin Young released "The Highway Is for Heroes" on Cypress Records, which did not meet with as much commercial success as his previous works.
In 1993, Jesse Colin Young and his wife Connie founded Ridgetop Music to re-release his 1970s catalog and release new music.
In 1994, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Swept Away" on Ridgetop Music.
In 2001, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Walk the Talk" independently, collaborating with family and former Youngbloods member.
In 2002, Jesse Colin Young released "Songs for Christmas" and Robert Plant's cover of Young's song "Darkness, Darkness" received a Grammy nomination.
In 2004, Jesse Colin Young released the Hawaii-influenced album "Living in Paradise" with Artemis Records.
In 2012, Jesse Colin Young quit performing music due to being diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease.
In 2016, Jesse Colin Young began performing again with his son Tristan.
In 2016, Jesse Colin Young was inspired to start performing again after his son's graduation recital.
In 2017, Jazzie, Jesse Colin Young's daughter, began releasing music independently.
In February 2019, Jesse Colin Young released his new solo record, "Dreamers", on BMG.
In 2019, Jesse Colin Young released a new album, "Dreamers", through BMG.
In 2019, Tristan co-produced Jesse Colin Young's album Dreamers and toured with him as a member of his back-up band.
In 2020, Jesse Colin Young released his final album, "Highway Troubadour", and created a YouTube video series titled "One Song at a Time".
Jesse Colin Young continued to perform live as late as 2023, showcasing his enduring talent.
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