Jeff Buckley

American musician (1966–1997)
Person human Q215855
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Jeff Buckley

Summary

Jeff Buckley is a human[1]. He was born in Anaheim[2]. He was born on November 17, 1966[3]. He passed away in Memphis[4]. He died on May 29, 1997[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], guitarist[7], singer[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.083% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,235 views/month, #832 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jeff Buckley's place of birth was Anaheim[2].
  • Jeff Buckley died in Memphis[4].
  • Jeff Buckley was born on November 17, 1966[3].
  • Jeff Buckley died on May 29, 1997[5].
  • Jeff Buckley's father was Tim Buckley[11].
  • Jeff Buckley held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Jeff Buckley worked as a singer-songwriter[6].
  • Jeff Buckley worked as a guitarist[7].
  • Jeff Buckley's professions included singer[8].
  • Jeff Buckley's professions included composer[9].
  • Jeff Buckley was educated at Musicians Institute[13].
  • Jeff Buckley's education included a stint at Loara High School[14].
  • Jeff Buckley's religion is recorded as non-denominational[15].
  • Jeff Buckley is recorded as male[16].
  • Jeff Buckley's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jeff Buckley's genre is alternative rock[18].
  • Jeff Buckley's genre is folk rock[19].
  • Jeff Buckley's genre is gospel music[20].
  • Jeff Buckley's genre is soul[21].
  • Jeff Buckley's genre is blues[22].
  • Jeff Buckley's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[23].
  • Jeff Buckley's discography is recorded as Jeff Buckley discography[24].
  • Jeff Buckley's Commons category is recorded as Jeff Buckley[25].
  • Jeff Buckley's voice type is recorded as tenor[26].
  • Jeff Buckley's unmarried partner is recorded as Joan Wasser[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jeff Buckley was born in Anaheim[2]. He was born on November 17, 1966[3]. His father was Tim Buckley[11].

Education

Educated at Musicians Institute[13], a conservatory[28], in United States[29], founded in 1977[30] and Loara High School[14], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1962[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], guitarist[7], singer[8], and composer[9].

Personal Life

Jeff Buckley's religion is recorded as non-denominational[15].

Death and Burial

Jeff Buckley died on May 29, 1997[5]. He died in Memphis[4]. The cause of death was drowning[34].

Why It Matters

Jeff Buckley ranks in the top 0.083% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,235 views/month, #832 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Alanis Morissette[36], a singer-songwriter[37], b. 1974[38], of Canada[39], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance[40], specialised in music composing[41]; Kimbra[42], a singer[43], b. 1990[44], of New Zealand[45], awarded the Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year[46]; and Brent Faiyaz[47], a singer[48], b. 1995[49], of United States[50].

FAQs

Where was Jeff Buckley born?

Born in Anaheim[2], Jeff Buckley…

Where did Jeff Buckley die?

Jeff Buckley died in Memphis[4].

Who were Jeff Buckley's parents?

Jeff Buckley's father was Tim Buckley[11].

What did Jeff Buckley do for work?

Jeff Buckley worked as singer-songwriter[6], guitarist[7], singer[8], and composer[9].

Where did Jeff Buckley go to school?

Jeff Buckley was educated at Musicians Institute[13] and Loara High School[14].

Who did Jeff Buckley influence?

Jeff Buckley has been cited as an influence by Alanis Morissette[36], Kimbra[42], and Brent Faiyaz[47].

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  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . jeffbuckley.com. jeffbuckley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . jeffbuckley.com. jeffbuckley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [34] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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