Pegi Young

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pegi Young
Occupation	Folk Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 1, 1952(1952-12-01)
Age	72
Date Of Death	2019-01-01
Birthplace	San Mateo
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Pegi Young Biography

Pegi Young is one of the most popular and richest Folk Singer who was born on December 1, 1952 in San Mateo, California, United States. Singer-songwriter and songwriter who is known for her connection with her ex- husband Singer-songwriter known for her association with ex-husband Neil Young and her work with the band The Survivors. She is also renowned for her philanthropy, founding The Bridge School to aid disabled children. and her work with The Survivors. She is also known for her charity work, establishing The Bridge School to aid disabled children.

The annual Bridge School Benefit Concert has included performances from industry giants such as The Radiohead’s Her annual Bridge School Benefit Concert has featured performance from music industry titans like Radiohead’s Thom Yorke..

Margaret Mary “Pegi” Young (née Morton; December 1, 1952 – January 1, 2019) was an American singer, songwriter, environmentalist, educator and philanthropist.

Young met future husband Neil Young in 1974 when she was working as a waitress at a diner near his ranch, a story he tells in the 1992 song “Unknown Legend”. They married in August 1978 and had two children, Ben and Amber, in addition to her becoming stepmother to his first child, Zeke. Both Ben and Zeke are diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and Amber with epilepsy. In July 2014, Neil filed for divorce in California.

Her previous husband was the legendary musician and singer She was previously married to legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young. She had two children: Amber and Ben.. She had two kids: Amber and Ben.

Pegi Young Net Worth

Pegi Young is one of the richest Folk Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pegi Young 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was raised in a small city and worked in a restaurant.

She sang backing vocals to the track “Philadelphia” at the 1994 Academy Awards.

Young was born Margaret Mary Morton in San Mateo, California, on December 1, 1952 to Thomas and Margaret Jean (Foley) Morton.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Pegi Young Dating?

According to our records, Pegi Young married to Neil Young. As of December 1, 2023, Pegi Young’s is not dating anyone.

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The Youngs performed together at a number of their annual Bridge School Benefit Concerts. Young joined her then husband on his 2000 tour as a backup singer.

Facts & Trivia

Pegi Ranked on the list of most popular Folk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Pegi Young celebrates birthday on December 1 of every year.

In 2007, after recording songs in her home studio at the Broken Arrow Ranch, she released her self-titled debut album. Young followed it with the albums Foul Deeds (2010), and Bracing for Impact (2011). She toured and performed with her band The Survivors, which includes Spooner Oldham on piano, Rick Rosas on bass, Kelvin Holly on guitar and drummer Phil Jones.

Top Facts about Pegi Young

1. Pegi Young was an American singer-songwriter and environmental activist.
2. She was born on December 1, 1952, in San Mateo, California.
3. Pegi was married to musician Neil Young for 36 years.
4. She released seven solo albums during her career.
5. In addition to music, she founded the Bridge School with Neil Young.
6. The school helps children with severe physical and communication disabilities.
7. Pegi was a strong advocate for environmental causes throughout her life.
8. She passed away on January 1, 2019, at the age of 66 from cancer.
9. Her final album “Raw” was released posthumously in March 2020.
10. Pegi’s legacy continues through the work of the Bridge School and her music.

What happened with Neil and Pegi Young?

In 2014, Neil Young filed for divorce from Pegi. “We were having a rough patch,” Pegi told Rolling Stone. “But I never would’ve thought in a million years we would be getting divorced. So, yeah, there was a bit of a shock value there.” She poured her heartbreak into the songs on her last LP, 2016’s Raw.

What cancer did Pegi Young have?

Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images. Pegi Young – activist, philanthropist, musician, mother and former wife of Neil Young has passed away at the age of 66, after a year-long battle with breast cancer.

How old is Pegi Young?

66 years (1952–2019)

Is Pegi Young dead?

January 1, 2019

Where is Neil Young's ranch in Colorado?

This 90-acre parcel outside of Telluride, Colorado , offers a 12,000 -square-foot western-style main house that was built in 2012, a second two- bedroom home and a professional recording studio that has drawn the likes of Neil Young, Jewel, Dierks Bentley and Peter Gabriel.