Tim Buckley

Tim Buckley

1947-02-14 – 1975-06-29 (age 28) Washington, D.C., United States of America

Biography

Timothy Charles Buckley III (February 14, 1947 – June 29, 1975) was an American musician. He began his career based in folk rock, but subsequently experimented with genres such as psychedelia, jazz, the avant-garde, and funk paired with his unique five-octave vocal range. His commercial peak came with the 1969 album Happy Sad, reaching No. 81 on the charts, while his experimental 1970 album Starsailor went on to become a cult favorite. The latter contained his best known song, "Song to the Siren." Buckley died at the age of 28 from a heroin and morphine overdose, leaving behind sons Taylor and Jeff.

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Known For

It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

2025

as Self (archive footage)

The Christian Licorice Store
The Christian Licorice Store

1971

as Musician (uncredited)

Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You
Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You

2002

as Self (archive footage)

Why?
Why?

1973

as The Drummer

Tim Buckley: My Fleeting House