Jeff Buckley: The Voice of a Generation

American singer-songwriter and guitarist renowned for his extraordinary vocal range and emotionally intense interpretations.Son of folk musician Tim Buckley, Jeff rose to prominence with his debut album 'Grace' (1994). Though commercially underperforming initially, it later achieved cult status. Buckley drowned tragically in the Wolf River during recording sessions for his second album at age 30.
  • Buckley had only met his father Tim Buckley once as a child before Tim's 1975 death. He publicly rejected comparisons while acknowledging their musical connection.
  • His rendition of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' became his signature song, later named one of Rolling Stone's '500 Greatest Songs of All Time'.
  • On May 29, 1997, Buckley accidentally drowned while swimming fully clothed in the Mississippi River tributary after his band played 'Whole Lotta Love' at a local bar.
  • Posthumously released material includes the 'Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk' compilation (1998) and multiple live recordings documenting his legendary stage presence.