Despite Public Protest, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's Music Has Returned To Spotify

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's music has returned to Spotify after it was pulled from the platform.

The band announced that they would follow in the footsteps of their bandmate Neil Young 6 months ago in removing their music from the platform. The contention with the platform began over COVID-19 misinformation being spread by Joe Rogan, who has an exclusive deal with Spotify and is the top podcaster on the platform.

The music has now returned to Spotify and in response to a question from a fan as to why, David Crosby was honest, stating, “I don’t own it now and the people who do are in business to make money.”

In March of 2021, Crosby sold his recorded music and publishing rights to Iconic Artists Group, with the deal including his solo work and albums with Stills, Nash, Young, and the Byrds.

At the time, he justified his decision to sign with the venture by stating, "Given our current inability to work live, this deal is a blessing for me and my family and I do believe these are the best people to do it with.”

The 80 year old folk rocker also retired from touring and needed a deal to make income from. “Spotify doesn’t pay us. I had two ways of making a living – touring and records. Spotify comes along, and I don’t get paid for records anymore,” he said.

“That’s half my income, okay? So I think I should be grateful that I can still play live and pay the rent and take care of my family. And then comes COVID and I can’t play live. The reason I sold my collection is that I didn’t have any other option. None. Zero.”

Whether you're a fan of Joe Rogan or not, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's music is back on the most popular music streaming platform in the globe, which you can stream HERE.