History of Jesse Colin Young in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
1964: Release of 'The Soul of a City Boy'
In 1964, Jesse Colin Young's debut album, "The Soul of a City Boy", was released.
1965: Release of 'Young Blood'
In 1965, Jesse Colin Young released his second album, "Young Blood", produced by Bobby Scott.
1966: Birth of Daughter Juli
In 1966, Jesse Colin Young's daughter, Juli, was born.
1966: Release of 'Grizzly Bear' and Forming the Youngbloods
In 1966, The Youngbloods released their debut single "Grizzly Bear" after forming as a band with Jerry Corbitt.
1967: Move to Marin County
In 1967, Jesse Colin Young and his Youngbloods bandmates moved to Marin County, California.
1967: Release of The Youngbloods' Debut Album and 'Get Together'
In 1967, The Youngbloods released their debut album, "The Youngbloods", which included the song "Get Together".
1969: 'Get Together' becomes an International Hit
In 1969, after being used in a public service commercial, "Get Together" became an international hit for The Youngbloods.
1969: Release of 'Elephant Mountain' and Young as Main Songwriter
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.
1970: Building a Recording Studio
In 1970, Jesse Colin Young built a recording studio next to his home in Inverness, California.
1970: "Sunlight" Covered by Three Dog Night
In 1970, Young's song "Sunlight" was covered by Three Dog Night on their album "Naturally".
1971: Building a House in Inverness
In 1971, Jesse Colin Young built a house on a ridgetop in Inverness, California.
November 1972: Disbanding of The Youngbloods
In November 1972, after the release of their final album, High on a Ridge Top, Jesse Colin Young disbanded The Youngbloods.
1972: Building of Recording Studio
In 1972, Jesse Colin Young built a recording studio at his Inverness property.
1972: Dissolution of The Youngbloods
In 1972, The Youngbloods dissolved, leading Jesse Colin Young to embark on a solo career.
1973: Release of 'Song for Juli'
In 1973, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Song for Juli" through Warner Bros. Records as part of his solo career.
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.
1974: Release of 'Light Shine'
In 1974, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Light Shine" through Warner Bros. Records as part of his solo career.
1974: Touring with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
In 1974, Jesse Colin Young toured his fifth album, "Light Shine", as an opening act for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
1975: Release of 'Songbird'
In 1975, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Songbird" through Warner Bros. Records as part of his solo career.
1975: Release and Chart Success of 'Songbird'
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.
1976: Release of 'On the Road'
In 1976, Jesse Colin Young released the live album "On the Road" through Warner Bros. Records.
1977: Release of 'Love on the Wing'
In 1977, Jesse Colin Young released "Love on the Wing", which charted on the Billboard top 200 albums chart.
1978: Switch to Elektra Records
In 1978, Jesse Colin Young switched labels to Elektra Records and released the album "American Dreams".
1979: Performance at No Nukes Concerts
In 1979, Jesse Colin Young performed as part of the No Nukes protest concerts organized by Musicians United for Safe Energy.
1982: Release of 'The Perfect Stranger'
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.
1987: Release of 'The Highway Is for Heroes'
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.
1993: Founding of Ridgetop Music
In 1993, Jesse Colin Young and his wife Connie founded Ridgetop Music to re-release his 1970s catalog and release new music.
1994: Release of 'Swept Away'
In 1994, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Swept Away" on Ridgetop Music.
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: 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.
2001: Release of 'Walk the Talk'
In 2001, Jesse Colin Young released the album "Walk the Talk" independently, collaborating with family and former Youngbloods member.
2002: Release of 'Songs for Christmas' and Grammy Nomination for "Darkness, Darkness" cover
In 2002, Jesse Colin Young released "Songs for Christmas" and Robert Plant's cover of Young's song "Darkness, Darkness" received a Grammy nomination.
2002: "Darkness, Darkness" Cover and Grammy Nomination
In 2002, “Darkness, Darkness” was covered by Robert Plant, receiving a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
2004: Release of 'Living in Paradise'
In 2004, Jesse Colin Young released the Hawaii-influenced album "Living in Paradise" with Artemis Records.
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: Return to Performing
In 2016, Jesse Colin Young began performing again with his son Tristan.
2016: Return to Performing After Son's Graduation
In 2016, Jesse Colin Young was inspired to start performing again after his son's graduation recital.
2016: Tristan's Graduation from Berklee
In 2016, Tristan, Jesse Colin Young's son, graduated from the Berklee College of Music.
2017: Jazzie's Independent Music Release
In 2017, Jazzie, Jesse Colin Young's daughter, began releasing music independently.
February 2019: Release of 'Dreamers' Album
In February 2019, Jesse Colin Young released his new solo record, "Dreamers", on BMG.
2019: Release of 'Dreamers'
In 2019, Jesse Colin Young released a new album, "Dreamers", through BMG.
2019: Tristan Co-Produces 'Dreamers'
In 2019, Tristan co-produced Jesse Colin Young's album Dreamers and toured with him as a member of his back-up band.
2020: Release of 'Highway Troubadour' and YouTube Series
In 2020, Jesse Colin Young released his final album, "Highway Troubadour", and created a YouTube video series titled "One Song at a Time".
2023: Final Live Performance
Jesse Colin Young continued to perform live as late as 2023, showcasing his enduring talent.
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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