Tim Buckley

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.

Known For

The Midnight Special

as himself

The Christian Licorice Store

as Musician (uncredited)

Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You

as Self (archive footage)

Tim Buckley: My Fleeting House

as Self

Why?

as The Drummer

Tim Buckley: Review and Critique Of The Man And His Music

as Himself

Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

as Self