Jeff Buckley: His Own Voice

The journals, notebooks, musings, and early song drafts of Jeff Buckley, the late singer bestknown for the definitive version of Hallelujah and his classic album Grace, including dozens of evocative photos of his personal effects and ephemera.After the release of his acclaimed debut album, Grace, in 1994, Jeff Buckley quickly established himself as one of the decades most defining talents in pop music: a singer, guitarist, and songwriter with a multioctave range whose tastes took in rock, blues, jazz, hardcore, Qawwali music, and even show tunes. Hailed by the likes of Bono, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant, Grace showcased Buckleys voice, passion, and influences and pointed to an inordinately promising future. Three short years later, at the age of thirty, he tragically drowned in Memphis. But his legend and stature have only grown since; in recent years, everyone from Adele to Coldplay to Radiohead has spoken of the impact Buckleys music had on them.For much of his life, Buckley diligently kept journals recording his goals, inspirations, aspirations, and creative struggles. These diaries amount to one of the most insightful life chronicles any musical artist has left behind. Jeff Buckley: His Own Voice marks the firstever publication of Buckleys handwritten account of his journey from his days in Los Angeles in the late 80s through shortly before his passing. Combined with reproductions of other memorabiliaincluding letters, notes, and unpublished lyricsthis book takes readers and fans deep into Buckleys mind and life.