Crosby, Stills & Nash have remained America's longest-running experiment in vocal harmony and social relevance. The trio
brought harmony to the forefront of popular music with their unique three-part vocal blend. A low-key supergroup, they
emphasized singing and songwriting above all, and their example contributed to the evolution of the singer/songwriter
movement in the Seventies. Born out of well-known groups (Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds & The Hollies) that placed a
premium on harmony, Crosby, Stills & Nash boasted impressive individual credentials before they joined forces in 1969.
David Crosby sang and played rhythm guitar with the Byrds. Stephen Stills was a mainstay of Buffalo Springfield. Nash
provided the high harmonies that helped make pop sensations of Britain's Hollies. Even with those estimable prior alliances,
Crosby, Stills & Nash would become their pinnacle as musicians.
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