1. Who is JEFF BUCKLEY?

2. Jeff Buckley –singer-songwriter

3. BASIC BUCKLEY FACTS Born 1966 CLIFORNIA- both parents were musical
His father TIM BUCKLEY was known as a cult singer songwriter but died early of drugs overdose.
JEFF only met his father briefly and resented being compared to him though he did resemble him both physically and musically!
His big break came when he sang at his dad’s tribute concert in 1991

4. MORE BUCKLEY FACTS
He had an amazing range as a singer and often sang in FALSETTO
He was influenced by all sorts of music- CLASSICAL,FOLK,HARD ROCK,INDIAN etc..
He found fame difficult to cope with and pressure of the music industry
His personality could change dramatically as could his moods

5. GRACE- the album
Not an immediate hit-contains a variety of tracks including a version of a classical piece by BRITTEN
Became a hit gradually
Jeff did not work quickly and really took his time perfecting tracks

6. How did he die?

7. He drowned in a river in Memphis Not through drugs or alcohol – he simply swam at night in a dangerous part

8. So why is he important? More complex than average rock performer
Very talented guitarist and singer
He was influenced by wide range
of musical styles
Only completed one album GRACE
but this is recognised as a
great piece of popular music

9. RIP JEFF BUCKLEY