Jesse Colin Young, Youngbloods Frontman, Dies at 83 at His South Carolina Home

Jesse Colin Young, Youngbloods Frontman Known for ‘Get Together,’ Dies at 83
By Adam S. Levy for DailyMail.com

Jesse Colin Young, the iconic tenor of the 1960s rock band The Youngbloods, passed away at his South Carolina home on March 17, 2025, at age 83. His publicist, Michael Jensen, confirmed the news, honoring Young’s legacy as the voice behind the era’s defining peace anthem, Get Together.

Youngbloods frontman Jesse Colin Young in 2019.

Released in 1969, Get Together became a cultural touchstone with its hopeful chorus: “Come on people now / Smile on your brother / Everybody get together / Try to love one another right now.” The track gained renewed fame in films like Forrest Gump (1994), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007).

Penned by folk artist Dino Valenti (using the alias Chet Powers), the song’s message of unity resonated globally. Young’s velvety vocals transformed it into a counterculture staple, earning it a permanent place in music history.

The Youngbloods in their heyday.

Tributes poured in from peers and fans. Sirius XM host Eric Alper praised Young’s “messages of peace and unity,” while publicist Danny Deraney hailed Get Together as “the anthem for peace in the 1960s.” Musician David Maida shared heartfelt memories of Young, calling him a “great one” with “impeccable talent.”

Born in New York, Young co-founded The Youngbloods in 1965. Beyond Get Together, the band’s hits like Darkness, Darkness and Sunlight blended rock, folk, and blues, cementing their influence. Young later pursued a solo career, advocating for environmental causes.

He is survived by his family, with private memorial plans pending. His music remains a timeless call for harmony.

Rest in peace, Jesse Colin Young (1941–2025).

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