The Sad Ballad of Tim and Jeff Buckley

About this episode

The episode explores the intertwined legacies of Jeff and Tim Buckley, featuring insights from author David Browne.

Jeff Buckley spent his life trying to escape the shadow of his estranged father, folk musician Tim Buckley. Yet after both died young, Tim of an overdose in 1975, Jeff in a tragic river accident in 1997, their stories became inseparable. Rolling Stone editor David Browne, author of Dream Brother and Jeff Buckley: His Own Voice , joins Erin and Elizabeth to discuss the Buckley legacy and why Grace still haunts new listeners three decades later. Get full access to Tell Me About Your Father at tellmeaboutyourfather.substack.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Hosts: Erin Hosier, Elizabeth Thompson

Guest: David Browne

Topics covered

• father-son relationships
• music legacy
• tragedy
• cultural impact
• family dynamics

Keywords

• Buckley
• music
• father
• legacy
• tragedy
• interview
• Rolling Stone
• Grace

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rolling Stone

Books & works: Dream Brother, Jeff Buckley: His Own Voice

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