“You can be an astronaut, knowing it can be super dangerous but understand intuitively what the risk issues are. Not having the same usable knowledge about the risk of football, or any line of work, doesn't work.”

American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist

Steve Young was an American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist, known for the song "Seven Bridges Road". He was part of the 20th-century country music scene and is closely associated with country rock, Americana and alternative country. Young was also an important figure in the outlaw movement, where a rougher, less polished sound helped reshape country music. His work is remembered for its influence across these related styles, especially in the way it bridged traditional country with newer, more independent approaches.