Members: David Crosby, Steven Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young is a Folk Goup originating in the late 60's and early 70's. The group was originally formed by Crosby, Stills and Nash and Neil Young later joined. They are known for singing about issues such as the Vietnam War and also Protesting against The Establishment. Just as Bob Dylan was, CSNY supported being involved in counterculture.
Many Modern Folk Groups such as The Decemberists and Mumford & Sons have been compared to this legendary group of singers
The Folk Group "...sold millions of albums and were widely imitated throughout the Seventies. The members were as volatile as their songs were dulcet, and since 1970 have continually split up and regrouped."(from www.rollingstone.com)
CSNY (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) are also famous for writing the song "Ohio" which was based on the Kent State Shootings in 1970.
The United States in 1970 were in the middle of the Vietnam war. Many students opposed the fact that U.S. troops were entering Cambodia. Riots began at the university in Kent and it quickly turned violent, police were then ordered to "disperse the crowd." When the crowd of angry protesters did not comply, shots were fired into the crowd killing 4 students from the university and injuring several more.
After reading about the shooting and preceding deaths, Neil Young then took it upon himself to write the lyrics to one of their most famous songs; Ohio. After recording the protest song, Ohio became an anthem for people who were against the Vietnam war.
CSNY have inspired many modern folk artists and have become a legend in folk music. They have made sure people became aware of their "political leanings."
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosby,_Stills,_Nash_And_Young
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/crosby-stills-and-nash
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/crosby-stills-nash-young-p478151/biography
http://law.jrank.org/pages/7983/Kent-State-Student-Killings.html
