Despite his all too brief recording career, Jeff Buckley’s lone studio release 1994′s instant classic – Grace - earned the singer-songwriter a fervent fan base that were enamored by his powerful and dynamic vocals. The life of Buckley, who unexpectedly drowned in the Wolf River in 1997 during the recording sessions for his sophomore album, will be the subject of not one, but two biopics that will be heading to the big screen. While the officially sanctioned one has yet to begin filming, the second, entitled Greetings From Tim Buckley, was recently screened at the Toronto Film Festival. The film, which doesn’t feature any of Buckley’s music, focuses on the days leading up his 1991 breakout performance at a tribute concert for his father – folk-singer Tim Buckley – at Brooklyn’s Saint Anne’s Warehouse. Let’s check out the trailer…
Jeff joined the Hidden Track team full-time in 2008 and helps guide the site in his role as Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator. Each week Jeff pens Pullin' 'Tubes, Tour Dates and Bloggy Goodness in addition to features, video posts and more. Jeff is a graduate of The George Washington University ('98), with a B.A. in Journalism, and has worked in the media and technology industry for the likes of Scripps Networks Interactive, MTV, VH1, A&E and Joost.
