Crosby, Stills & Nash

USA, 1968–now

American-British trio formed in 1968 from the Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and the Hollies. Their three-part harmony on 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes' became a defining sound of Laurel Canyon folk rock.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Crosby, Stills & Nash and 0 artists Crosby, Stills & Nash influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Crosby, Stills & Nash?

• The Byrds — David Crosby brought the Byrds' jangling folk-rock harmony straight into CSN's blend.
• Buffalo Springfield — Stephen Stills carried Buffalo Springfield's country-rock songcraft into the supergroup.
• The Hollies — Graham Nash brought the Hollies' polished British pop-harmony sensibility to CSN's three-part blend.