
Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading
Thu 1 Oct · 17:00
The Blue Basement
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Third Man Books welcomes Sylvie Simmons at The Blue Basement in London on 1 October 2026. She will share from and discuss her work 'Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass'. The event is free to attend.
The Blue Basement and Third Man Books welcomes writer, musician, and trailblazing music critic Sylvie Simmons, who will be sharing from and discussing her book Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass and performing classic Young songs.
"likely the best one about \[Neil Young\] there ever will be." — Joel McIver, Record Collector
Sylvie Simmons is an award-winning writer and one of the foremost music journalists working today. Born in London, she moved to L.A in 1977 and started writing about rock music for magazines including Sounds, CREEM, Kerrang, Q, and MOJO. Simmons is the author of a number of books, including the New York Times best-sellers I'm Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohen, and Face It, Debbie Harry’s memoir. Simmons still writes for MOJO, and has interviewed Neil Young on many occasions.
Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass is an unpretentious, effective profile by an author unafraid to voice her own opinions. In 1966 a young singer-songwriter drives an old battered hearse 2000 miles from Canada to L.A to seek his fortune. Sixty years later he is still making music, the survivor of an astonishing career that has taken in the Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Crazy Horse, numerous collaborations and a staggering number of albums. The book is packed with insights into his life and work, family, health issues and behind-the-scenes relationships, including a brief friendship with Charles Manson, that still remain relevant all these years on.
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Frequently asked questions
Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 17:00.
Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading is held at The Blue Basement in London (1 Marshall St, Carnaby, London W1F 9BA, UK).
Entry to Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading is free.
The forecast for Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading is Clear · 18°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Blue Basement can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading can be booked via dice.fm using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading
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Third Man Books welcomes Sylvie Simmons at The Blue Basement in London on 1 October 2026. She will share from and discuss her work 'Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass'. The event is free to attend.
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Organiser’s full description
The Blue Basement and Third Man Books welcomes writer, musician, and trailblazing music critic Sylvie Simmons, who will be sharing from and discussing her book Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass and performing classic Young songs.
"likely the best one about \[Neil Young\] there ever will be." — Joel McIver, Record Collector
Sylvie Simmons is an award-winning writer and one of the foremost music journalists working today. Born in London, she moved to L.A in 1977 and started writing about rock music for magazines including Sounds, CREEM, Kerrang, Q, and MOJO. Simmons is the author of a number of books, including the New York Times best-sellers I'm Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohen, and Face It, Debbie Harry’s memoir. Simmons still writes for MOJO, and has interviewed Neil Young on many occasions.
Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass is an unpretentious, effective profile by an author unafraid to voice her own opinions. In 1966 a young singer-songwriter drives an old battered hearse 2000 miles from Canada to L.A to seek his fortune. Sixty years later he is still making music, the survivor of an astonishing career that has taken in the Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Crazy Horse, numerous collaborations and a staggering number of albums. The book is packed with insights into his life and work, family, health issues and behind-the-scenes relationships, including a brief friendship with Charles Manson, that still remain relevant all these years on.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading?
Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 17:00.
Where is Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading taking place?
Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading is held at The Blue Basement in London (1 Marshall St, Carnaby, London W1F 9BA, UK).
How much are tickets for Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading?
Entry to Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading is free.
What will the weather be like at Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading?
The forecast for Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading is Clear · 18°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Blue Basement can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading?
Tickets for Neil Young: Reflections in Broken Glass - Reading can be booked via dice.fm using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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