Buffalo Springfield Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Blues rock Soft rock Country rock Folk rock Psychedelic rock Baroque pop Roots rock Classic rock Psychedelic folk Folk Folk pop mellow gold

Members

Select a Buffalo Springfield band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

Neil Young

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

Crazy Horse Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Neil Young & Crazy Horse The Stills-Young Band Northern Lights Crosby, Nash & Young Neil Young & His Electric Band The Volume Dealers The Mynah Birds The Shocking Pinks The Squires The Ducks

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Stephen Stills

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Manassas The Lookout Mountain Downstairs Choir The Stills-Young Band Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper & Stephen Stills The Rides Crosby, Stills & Nash Au Go Go Singers The Red Hots

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David Crosby

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Groups:

The Byrds Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Jefferson Starship R.A.D.D. (Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving) The Lookout Mountain Downstairs Choir Crosby & Nash CPR Crosby, Nash & Young The Lighthouse Band Crosby, Stills & Nash The Red Hots

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Jim Messina

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Loggins & Messina Poco

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Jim Fielder

Roles:

Bassist Keyboardist

Groups:

The Mothers of Invention Blood, Sweat & Tears

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Richie Furay

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Poco The Souther, Hillman, Furay Band Au Go Go Singers

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Bruce Palmer

Roles:

Bassist

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Joe Vitale

Roles:

Drummer Music Producer

Groups:

Michael Stanley Band The Amboy Dukes The Stills-Young Band Barnstorm Chylds

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Dewey Martin

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Standells The Dillards

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Ken Koblun

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

The Squires

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Doug Hastings
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About

Buffalo Springfield is an iconic American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1966. Renowned for their fusion of rock, folk, country, and psychedelia, the group consisted of Stephen Stills (vocals, guitar), Neil Young (vocals, guitar), Richie Furay (vocals, guitar), Bruce Palmer (bass), and Dewey Martin (drums). Despite their brief existence, the band made a lasting impact on the rock landscape with their innovative sound and politically charged lyrics. Buffalo Springfield's music spanned various genres, including folk rock, country rock, and psychedelic rock, and they are perhaps best remembered for their timeless protest anthem "For What It's Worth."

How to Sound Like Buffalo Springfield

Buffalo Springfield's sound is characterized by its rich, multi-layered guitar harmonies and lush vocal arrangements, blending both acoustic and electric elements to create a textured, dynamic sonic palette. Their music often features jangly guitar tones that capture a sense of both urgency and reflection, a hallmark of the Gretsch 1961 Gretsch White Falcon and Old Black Gibson 53 Les Paul as modified used by Neil Young. The band's use of vintage tube amplifiers, such as the Fender 'Wide Panel Tweed' Deluxe 5C3, contributes to their warm, organic sound, providing a solid foundation for their explorative musical journey. This blend of traditional and innovative elements makes Buffalo Springfield's sound both timeless and influential, resonating with musicians seeking to evoke a similar blend of introspection and vitality.

Discography

Buffalo Springfield

1966

Buffalo Springfield Again

1967

Last Time Around

1968

Get the Buffalo Springfield Sound

Want to sound like Buffalo Springfield? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.