How Jeff Buckley Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Jeff Buckley across different fields.

Jeff Buckley was an American singer-songwriter who gained prominence in the early 1990s through his performances in New York City's East Village. Prior to his solo career, he worked as a session guitarist in Los Angeles. He signed with Columbia Records and released his debut and only studio album, *Grace*, in 1994. Buckley embarked on extensive tours across the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Australia to support the album, solidifying his reputation as a gifted and captivating live performer.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Legacy & Impact

1995: Radiohead Inspired by Buckley

In 1995, Radiohead recorded their song "Fake Plastic Trees" after being inspired by Jeff Buckley's performance at the Garage, London.

May 1998: Release of "Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk"

In May 1998, after Buckley's death, the Verlaine-produced recordings and Buckley's demos were released as "Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk".

1998: Release of "Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk" and Gold Sales in Australia

In 1998, after Jeff Buckley's death, "Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk" was released as a compilation album and achieved gold sales in Australia.

1999: Release of "Fall in Light" Documentary

In 1999, the documentary "Fall in Light" about Jeff Buckley was produced for French TV.

2000: Release of "Goodbye and Hello" Documentary

In 2000, "Goodbye and Hello", a program about Jeff Buckley and his father, was produced for Netherlands TV.

2000: Coldplay Describes Shiver as a Buckley 'Ripoff'

In 2000, the Coldplay singer Chris Martin described their single "Shiver" as a Jeff Buckley "ripoff".

2002: "Hallelujah" Used in The West Wing

In 2002, Jeff Buckley's cover of "Hallelujah" was used in the "Posse Comitatus" episode of The West Wing, earning the audio team an Emmy Award.

2002: Release of "Everybody Here Wants You" Documentary

In 2002, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) made a documentary about Jeff Buckley called "Everybody Here Wants You".

June 2007: Global Tributes to Jeff Buckley

In May and June 2007, Jeff Buckley's life and music were celebrated globally with tributes in various countries.

March 7, 2008: "Hallelujah" Reaches Number One on iTunes

On March 7, 2008, Jeff Buckley's version of "Hallelujah" reached number one on the iTunes chart after being performed on American Idol.

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December 2008: Alexandra Burke's Cover of "Hallelujah" and Chart Competition

In December 2008, Alexandra Burke's cover of "Hallelujah" competed with Jeff Buckley's version on the UK charts, with Burke's version eventually reaching number one.

2009: Release of "Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley"

In 2009, the film "Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley" was released worldwide as part of the "Grace Around The World Deluxe Edition".

2010: Morrissey names "Grace" one of his favorite albums

In 2010, Morrissey of the Smiths, one of Jeff Buckley's influences, named "Grace" one of his favorite albums.

2012: Premiere of Greetings from Tim Buckley

In 2012, "Greetings from Tim Buckley" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, exploring Jeff Buckley's relationship with his father.

April 2013: "Hallelujah" inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry

On 2 April 2013, Jeff Buckley's version of "Hallelujah" was inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry.

2014: "Hallelujah" inducted into National Recording Registry

In 2014, Jeff Buckley's version of Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah" was inducted into the American Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.

March 2016: Release of "You and I" Album

In March 2016, tapes from a 1993 recording session for Columbia Records were released on the album "You and I".

2020: Matt Bellamy Buys Buckley's Telecaster

In 2020, Matt Bellamy of Muse purchased Jeff Buckley's blonde 1983 Fender Telecaster, noting its unique sound.

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2021: Violet Grohl Performs Buckley's Songs

At a tribute concert honoring the deceased Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2021, David Grohl's daughter Violet performed "Last Goodbye" and "Grace", with Dave Grohl and others.

2021: Biographical film starring Reeve Carney as Buckley set to begin filming

In 2021, a biographical film titled "Everybody Here Wants You," starring Reeve Carney as Jeff Buckley, was set to begin filming. Orian Williams was to make his directorial debut, with Culmination Productions releasing the film. Mary Guibert, Buckley's mother, co-produced the film, ensuring it as the only official dramatization of Jeff's story, with music access approved by Alison Raykovich.