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Remembering Jeff Buckley: The Tragic Swimming Accident 29 Years Ago Today
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Remembering Jeff Buckley: The Tragic Swimming Accident 29 Years Ago Today

Men's Journal·Matt Hladik·3 days ago
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Some legendary musicians make their mark across decades of work, producing platinum albums and hit records galore for fans to savor. Others have much shorter career spans, but still manage to have a meaningful impact and leave a legacy that extends beyond their time in the business. Jeff Buckley fits into that latter category. The son of singer-songwriter Tim Buckley, Buckley was just taking flight as an artist when he tragically drowned at age 30 during an ill-fated attempt to swim in the Wolf River Harbor on May 29, 1997 . Today marks the 29th anniversary of Buckley's passing. Incredibly, his music has gained popularity in recent years, thanks to multiple boosts from social media and pop culture. A career cut short Buckley's 1994 debut album Grace received mixed reviews and reached 149 on the Billboard 200. He was living in Memphis and in the process of working on his follow-up, My Sweetheart the Drunk , in May 1997.…

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