Stephen Stills was born on January 3, 1945, in Dallas, Texas. He dropped out of college to play music professionally. He formed Buffalo Springfield . Over the years, Stills has earned a reputation as one of the best guitar players ever.
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Father, with Vronique Sanson , of Christopher Stills.
Auditioned for "The Monkees" , and was turned down - not because of a lack of talent, but because of a existing contract for music publishing and recording. He recommended his friend Peter Tork ,to the producers. Tork passed his audition, and became a Monkee.
The only artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice in the same night. He was inducted for his work with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills and Nash.
Dated Rita Coolidge.
Has a son, Justin Stills, who in 1997 at age 26 was in a serious snowboarding accident in Tahoe. His trauma admission, and part of his recovery, was filmed and shown on The Learning Channel Networks reality show "Trauma: Life in the E.R." .
Relationship with singer Judy Collins inspired the CS&N hit "Suite Judy Blue Eyes".
Biggest solo hit was "Love the One Youre With" in 1971.
His parents names are Taletha and William Stills.
Crosby, Stills, and Nash were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6666 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Ranked #28 on Rolling Stone Magazines list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
His nickname "Captain Manyhands" was bestowed upon him by Rolling Stone magazine due to him having played nearly every instrument on Crosby Stills & Nash s eponymous first album.
The Crosby, Stills, and Nash song "Suite Judy Blue Eyes" was written by Stills about his relationship with singer/songwriter Judy Collins.
He wrote and sang Buffalo Springfields biggest hit "For What Its Worth".
Stills has recorded songs with guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Neil Young.
(January 2012) Stills continues to tour with Crosby, Stills, and Nash.
The Crosby Stills & Nash song "Dark Star" is about Stephens relationship with singer Joan Baez , according to Graham Nashs autobiography "Wild Tales".
Plays percussion on The Bee Gees 1976 hit song "You Should Be Dancing".
Friends with Judy Collins.
We moved around so much when I was a kid, the place I call home is New,Orleans because at least I can remember the names of some of the,streets there.
Fear is the lock, and laughter is the key to your heart.
