Neil Young, activist (Bridge School, Farm Aid) rock legend, has assembled a team that in the process of transforming his gargantuan 1959 Lincoln Continental from a gas guzzler into a showcase for green technology and sustainability. The car will be entered into the Automotive X Prize that offers a $10 million prize to develop a vehicle that can get 100 miles per gallon or better. The almost 50 year old Lincoln, one of the biggest, heaviest production cars of all time, has been re-named “Linc Volt” and is the subject of a feature documentary called “Repowering The American Dream” that is now in production under the aegis of Young’s Shakey Pictures.

Blog Entries by Neil Young

My New Video: "Cough Up the Bucks"

Posted March 23, 2009 | 09:27 AM (EST)


Cough up the Bucks! Again, featuring Shakey Pictures' new "economy look" to go with the times!

Let's send this guy where? Home? Back to work?

Enjoy,
Joe the Rock Star


Music Video for "Cough Up the Bucks":

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HuffPost Video Premiere: "Johnny Magic"

141 Comments | Posted March 11, 2009 | 12:21 AM (EST)


This is a song about people and heroes and change. Life in America. I hope you enjoy it as much as my dog. He is usually very camera shy but not in this video. Featuring Shakey Pictures' new "economy look" to go with the times!

Let's send Johnny to Detroit!

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Fork In the Road

101 Comments | Posted January 13, 2009 | 08:34 PM (EST)


This song popped up at the end of a session in NYC last month. We recorded it that night before we went home. Hope you enjoy this little Shakey Pix video we did last week. I'll be with you on the 20th.

- Joe the rock star

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Perfect Storm for Innovation Gathers in Washington

202 Comments | Posted January 4, 2009 | 08:54 PM (EST)


A Perfect storm for innovation is gathering in Washington. With the government's recent financial assistance to GM and Chrysler, the Big 3 now have until the end of March to make the case that shows how they will survive. Survival is not enough though.

America now has a chance to...

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So You Want A Big Electric Car?

Posted November 19, 2008 | 08:53 PM (EST)


President-elect Obama's plan to put a million electric vehicles on the road in 10 years is doable and should be surpassed by its own momentum. As people discover the many advantages of electric vehicles (EVs), this momentum will build. Not only are these cars green and responsible, they also enhance...

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How To Save A Major Automobile Company

Posted November 13, 2008 | 07:57 PM (EST)


Find a new ownership group. The culture must change. It is time to turn the page. In the high technology sector there are several candidates for ownership of a major car and truck manufacturer. We need forward looking people who are not restricted by the existing culture in Detroit. We...

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