BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD

The '60s folk-rock group Buffalo Springfield was a sort of reverse supergroup: though respected during its brief existence, the band is now best known for the later success of its individual members, most of whom went on to highly successful careers after the group's demise.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1966, Buffalo Springfield comprised vocalist/guitarists Neil Young, Richie Furry and Stephen Stills, bassist Bruce Palmer, and ex-Dillards drummer Dewey Martin; four folk musicians from different backgrounds eager to expand into rock 'n' roll. During its short lifetime Buffalo Springfield recorded three critically acclaimed albums: 1967's Buffalo Springfield and Buffalo Springfield Again and 1968's Last Time Around. Though only one single, "For What It's Worth," charted well, Buffalo Springfield nonetheless quickly gained a word-of-mouth following for its country-tinged folk-rock efforts. Unfortunately, because all of its members were so talented, the group suffered from artistic squabbles for most of its existence and eventually fell apart in 1968.

Stephen Stills and Neil Young went on to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; however, Young soon departed for a solo career. Richie Furry and Buffalo Springfield's producer, Jim Messina, went on to form the country-rock group Poco; Messina later worked with Kenny Loggins as Loggins and Messina.