Nils Lofgren was born June 21, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. While best known for his “magical wizardry on the guitar,” Lofgren began on classical accordion at age five and is proficient on piano, pedal steel guitar, and other instruments. He famously learned piano on the fly for his work on Neil Young’s After the Gold Rush album at age 19. Throughout his time with major acts, Lofgren has maintained a dedicated solo career, releasing numerous albums since the early 1970s, both with his band Gr