Episode 67: Nils Lofgren Interview 2002 (Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band, Grin)

Perhaps better known for his role as the wingman for Neil Young as a member of Crazy Horse and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Nils Lofgren's solo career and as the leader of his band Grin is an engaging tale of sometimes, life doesn't go the way you thought it would but, hey, it's still pretty damn good. Nils joined Neil to record Young's landmark album, After the Gold Rush, in 1970 and also appeared on Tonight's the Night (after the death of Danny Whitten) as well as Trans and on Young's most recent album, Barn 2022. During this time Lofgren replaced the departed Lil Steven Van Zandt in the E Street Band in 1984 and the monster album/tour Born in the USA. Lofgren remains a part of Springsteen's band and continues to release solo efforts: his more recently 2020's Weathered. Join me for this archival interview from 2002 with Nils Lofgren 1. I Found You 2. Heaven's Answer to Blue 3. Cry Tough 4. Putting Out Fires