Jeff Buckley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 17, 1966 |
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| Died | May 29, 1997 (age 30) |
| Birthplace | Anaheim, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Jeff Buckley's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | His critically acclaimed album 'Grace' and his rendition of 'Hallelujah'. |
Intro
Jeff Buckley was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist renowned for his emotive voice and wide vocal range. He is best known for his only complete studio album, 'Grace', released in 1994. Buckley's interpretation of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' has become especially influential and celebrated.
Early Life & Background
Jeff Buckley was born in Anaheim, California. He was the son of musician Tim Buckley. Raised by his mother, Mary Guibert, and later his stepfather, Buckley developed an interest in music at a young age and grew up listening to a diverse range of genres, which would later influence his own musical style.
Career Highlights
- Released the studio album 'Grace' in 1994 to critical acclaim.
- His cover of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' became one of his signature tracks, widely praised and covered by many artists.
- Performed extensively in New York City before being signed by Columbia Records.
- Acclaimed posthumous releases, including the compilation album 'Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk' (1998).
Trivia
- Jeff Buckley was the son of Tim Buckley, a notable folk musician.
- He drowned in 1997 at the age of 30 in the Wolf River Harbor, a channel of the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee.
- 'Grace' was included in several 'greatest albums' lists, including those by Rolling Stone and NME.
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Jeff Buckley was born the 17 November 1966.
Anaheim, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About November 17th, 1966, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 17, 1966, the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 2152 (XXI), establishing the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) as an autonomous body within the UN. Its mission is to promote and accelerate the industrialization of developing countries. Ibrahim Helmi Abdel-Rahman of Egypt was appointed as UNIDO's first Executive Director.
- Day of the week: November 17th, 1966 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes
- #1 UK song: Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys
- Popular movie: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Mike Nichols
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