Childhood and Education Journey of Jesse Colin Young in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 24, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Jesse Colin Young. From birth to education, explore key events.

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.

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November 22, 1941: Perry Miller's Birth

On November 22, 1941, Perry Miller, who would later be known professionally as Jesse Colin Young, was born. He became an American singer and songwriter.

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1959: Scholarship to Phillips Academy

In 1959, Jesse Colin Young won a scholarship to attend Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, to study classical guitar; however, he was expelled.

1961: Transfer to New York University

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.

1966: Birth of Daughter Juli

In 1966, Jesse Colin Young's daughter, Juli, was born.

1967: Move to Marin County

In 1967, Jesse Colin Young and his Youngbloods bandmates moved to Marin County, California.

1970: Building a Recording Studio

In 1970, Jesse Colin Young built a recording studio next to his home in Inverness, California.

1971: Building a House in Inverness

In 1971, Jesse Colin Young built a house on a ridgetop in Inverness, California.

1972: Building of Recording Studio

In 1972, Jesse Colin Young built a recording studio at his Inverness property.

1973: "Morning Sun" Written After Son's Birth

In 1973, Jesse Colin Young wrote the song "Morning Sun" from "Song for Juli" after the birth of his son Cheyenne.

1987: Purchase of Coffee Farm

In 1987, Jesse Colin Young purchased a coffee farm in the Kona Coffee Belt of the Big Island of Hawaii.

1994: Birth of Jazzie

In 1994, Jesse Colin Young's daughter, Jazzie, was born.

October 1995: Destruction of House in Mount Vision Fire

In October 1995, Jesse Colin Young's house in Inverness was destroyed in the Mount Vision fire.

1995: Relocation after the Mount Vision Fire

After the Mount Vision Fire in 1995, Jesse Colin Young and his family relocated to a coffee plantation in Hawaii.

1995: Recording Studio Untouched by Fire

In 1995, the recording studio at Jesse Colin Young's Inverness property, built in 1972, was untouched by the forest fire.

2012: Diagnosis of Chronic Lyme Disease and Initial Retirement

In 2012, Jesse Colin Young quit performing music due to being diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease.

2016: Tristan's Graduation from Berklee

In 2016, Tristan, Jesse Colin Young's son, graduated from the Berklee College of Music.

March 16, 2025: Jesse Colin Young's Death

On March 16, 2025, Jesse Colin Young passed away. He was a singer and songwriter known for his work with The Youngbloods and his solo career.

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