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Jeff Buckley
Anaheim, California, USA
Jeffrey Scott Buckley was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born on November 17, 1966, in Anaheim, California. The son of legendary folk singer Tim Buckley, Jeff grew u…
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Jeffrey Scott Buckley was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born on November 17, 1966, in Anaheim, California. The son of legendary folk singer Tim Buckley, Jeff grew up mostly estranged from his father, carving out his own path in music with a blend of rock, soul, folk, and blues, marked by his angelic four-octave voice. He first gained attention playing covers and originals in New York’s East Village, particularly at Sin-é, a café that became synonymous with his early rise. His debut (and only complete studio) album, "Grace" (1994), is now regarded as a masterpiece—featuring haunting originals like "Lover, You Should’ve Come Over", and his iconic cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", which would become his most enduring legacy. Buckley was working on his second album, tentatively titled My Sweetheart the Drunk, when he tragically drowned in the Wolf River Harbor (a channel of the Mississippi River in Memphis) on May 29, 1997, at the age of 30. His death was ruled accidental, with no drugs or alcohol involved. Though his life was brief, Buckley's music continues to influence artists across genres, and his voice—ethereal, emotional, and unmatched—remains one of the most captivating in modern music history.
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2025
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
Movie Self (archive footage)
- 2025
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2022
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2016
Sin-é: Jeff Buckley's Irish Odyssey
Movie Self
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2016
Jeff Buckley: You and I
Movie
- 2009
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2005
The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned
Movie Self
- 2004
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2004
The Making of Grace
Movie Self
- 2003
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2002
Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2000
Jeff Buckley: Live in Chicago
Movie Himself
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1995
Jeff Buckley: Live in Frankfurt
Movie himself
- 1995
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1995
Jeff Buckley: Live at Velvet Jungle
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1995
Jeff Buckley: MTV Japan
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1994
Jeff Buckley: Grace Electronic Press Kit
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