The Verdict on Neil Young's GRAMMY Speech: Pure Gold

ShutterstockNeilYoungRolling Stone has the full transcript of the Hall of Famer’s Tuesday night acceptance speech. Young was presented with the President’s Merit Award by the Producers & Engineers Wing.

Article author Gavin Edwards writes that the 15-minute speech was “parts musical manifesto, stand-up comedy and personal history.” And that the transcript is an essential read for anyone seeking further insight into the performer’s recording-studio approach. A brief taste:

“Digital. Digital is not bad. But Xerox is not good.

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