Stephen Arthur Stills, born on January 3, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, is an esteemed American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his work with iconic bands such as Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN), Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY), and Manassas. Stills began his career with Buffalo Springfield, where he composed the legendary song "For What It's Worth," among other notable tracks. Following the band's disbandment, he joined forces with David Crosby and Graham Nash to form CSN, which later included Neil Young to become CSNY. Their debut album was a massive success, earning them a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

Stills also embarked on a successful solo career, with his first album "Stephen Stills" achieving gold status and featuring collaborations with Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. His solo hit "Love the One You're With" reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Throughout his career, Stills has sold over 35 million albums and has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He continues to be celebrated as one of rock music's most enduring figures, with a career spanning six decades.