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My Take
Stephen Stills is, for my money, one of rock's great unsung craftsmen. Across Buffalo Springfield; Crosby, Stills & Nash; Manassas; and his solo work, he kept showing up at the center of records that defined an era, yet rarely demanded the spotlight. With over 35 million albums sold, the numbers are huge, but I'm more struck by his versatility as guitarist, singer, and songwriter all at once. There's a blend of intelligence and grit in his playing that feels distinctly his. He's the kind of musician other musicians revere, the architect inside those famous harmonies, and I think the era simply doesn't sound right without him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stephen Stills
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴン・スティルス
- Reading
- すてぃーゔん・すてぃるす
- Born
- January 3, 1945 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / singer-songwriter / session musician / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Henry B. Plant High School
- University
- University of Florida
Awards & achievements
- 2013 "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Stephen Stills born?
Born January 3, 1945 (age 81).
Where is Stephen Stills from?
Stephen Stills is from Dallas, Texas, United States.
What does Stephen Stills do?
Stephen Stills works as guitarist, singer, singer-songwriter, session musician, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.