In 1969, as his most famous song, ‘Everybody’s Talkin’”, was dominating pop charts, Fred Neil (1936-2001) was working overtime to remove himself from the public eye. Though he turned his back on fame, Neil’s vanishing act couldn’t obscure the power of his music or hide the influence he had on a couple generations of rock bands and solo acts who followed in his wake (and covered his songs). To note Neil’s birthday (March 16) and the release of a riveting … Continue reading FRED NEIL: THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE