Jeff Buckley

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Jeff Buckley born?November 17, 1966
2. Where was Jeff Buckley born?Orange, California, USA
3. What is the career path?Session guitarist in Los Angeles, then performer in East Village, Manhattan
4. What is the debut album?Grace (1994)
5. Who was Jeff Buckley?Jeff Buckley was a musician known for his amazing voice and heartfelt songs. He started as a session guitarist in Los Angeles before becoming a star in New York's music scene.
6. What was special about Jeff Buckley's voice?His voice could sing almost four whole octaves and sounded very emotional and ethereal. It made his songs feel very deep and moving.

Session Guitarist: A musician hired to play guitar on recordings for other artists.
Cult Following: A dedicated group of fans who intensely admire a particular artist or work.
Posthumous: Occurring or published after the death of the person involved.
Vocal Range: The span of musical notes a singer can produce.