Buffalo Springfield were a short‑lived but hugely influential 1960s Los Angeles band whose mix of folk‑rock, country, and emerging psychedelic sounds helped shape the era’s musical shift.

Formed in 1966 by Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Richie Furay, Bruce Palmer, and Dewey Martin, the group quickly gained attention for tight harmonies, sharp songwriting, and a restless creative energy. Their signature track “For What It’s Worth” became an anthem of social tension and youthful unease. Though internal conflicts and lineup instability led to their breakup after only three albums, Buffalo Springfield’s members went on to define major strands of American rock.