Jeff Buckley was and is a brilliant vocalist/songwriter.musician. if he doesn't get inducted then all hope is lost. He was the last of the great singers. I love his music and I miss him everyday.

Posted by Mark Craig on Sunday, 01/6/2013 @ 20:36pm

That Jeff made the mark he did with only one studio recording, a handful of unfinished demos, and few tour's worth of live recordings speaks to the man's brilliance. When artists as diverse as Jimmy Page, Patti Smith, and Elvis Costello are singing your praises, there's probably something worthwhile there. Jeff was one of a kind and the few precious gems he left us pale in comparison only to what might have been.

Posted by sarah on Sunday, 01/6/2013 @ 20:44pm

I truly believe that no one deserves to be here more than Jeff. The combination of his astounding voice, songwriting/poetry skills, his talent as a guitarist and of course, his beautiful persona, adds up to someone whose place just cannot be refused. His short time in the music industry left an extraordinary mark on the world that no one will forget. Jeff is the only artist who has influenced my life in such a way, and always will be. I miss him dearly, and will continue to love him eternally.

Posted by Eloise on Sunday, 01/6/2013 @ 22:10pm

happy to see him on the hot list, not as good as a composer/singer as his father as many believe, but he certainly seems to have more influence, and rolling stone sees him as one of the last true rock stars. Mojo Pin may be the greatest song ever written

Posted by jany fany fuck on Monday, 01/7/2013 @ 16:01pm

I love his music, but I will always feel, KEVIN GILBERT deserves more or less all the same posthumous accolades that Jeff receives, including being elected into the Rock Hall.

Posted by AllMediaReviews on Thursday, 04/25/2013 @ 00:45am

Jeff was the best musician to ever grace the earth. If you think Grace was the only thing he did in his lifetime, take a listen to Live At Sin-e, Sketches for my Sweetheart the Drunk, Mystery White Boy, ANY OF JEFF'S OTHER WORK. You will be amazed. Jeff deserves this, he was truly a musical genius and a wonderful man.

Posted by Becca on Monday, 06/10/2013 @ 17:48pm

I think he will be inducted. Even though his output is limited by his early death, it is not like it automatically disqualify him. Just look at Sex Pistol. Also, Rolling stone rated him #39 at the greatest singer list, "Hallelujah" and "Grace" are also on their greatest songs and greatest albums list. If you know how the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame process work, you should know that for artists who receive such critical acclaim from Rolling Stone are pretty much guaranteed to get in.

Posted by Lee on Monday, 07/22/2013 @ 03:44am

I love Jeff Buckley and am a huge fan. I also agree that he was one of the most uniquely talented singers (and guitar players) to ever grace the RnR landscape.

Buckley had the potential to reach the level of Dylan and Springsteen, but "potential" is the key word.

No way do I think he should be in the RnR Hall of Fame. He may have had the greatest voice ever, and had already mastered his instrument by the time of his major label debut, but that one brilliant album is not enough to warrant induction.

For example, a rookie baseball player is called up to the Major League and wins the triple crown, putting up numbers rivaling Ted Williams in 1941. During the following off season, he tragically drowns in the Mississippi River. Would he ever make it into the Hall of Fame? Absolutely not.

It's the body of work. Tragically, we'll never know if Buckley had any sort of staying power. If he had lived and died in the 1950s, then it would've been easier case to make because he would've been a pioneer. By the 1990s, too many people had one brilliant album, but failed to live up to their initial promise. To be a true HOFer, you have to prove that you live up to the potential, and sadly Buckley never had the opportunity to do so.

Posted by T.O. on Friday, 11/1/2013 @ 10:29am

Ryan said:

"Grace might be his only "official" album, but it's not his whole discography. That's all I keep reading on this site, it's bothersome. Let's give this man the credit he deserves for ALL his work. And for the record, there aren't many musicians I know of that can cover any genre of music and do it so well. Jeff seems to do it flawlessly."

Posted by Ryan on Friday, 02.3.12 @ 19:03pm

Yeah, but the rest of it pales in comparison. His official live releases are spotty, and Sketches is just what the title indicates, unfinished.

My Sweetheart may have turned into a great masterpiece that surpassed even Grace, but in it's released state, it pales in comparison. There are some brilliant ideas, but they sound generic in their demo form. Disc 2 has some great insights into where he was headed, but it's like listening to Jandek.

Posted by T.O. on Friday, 11/1/2013 @ 10:34am

It's a crime that this gem of a man hasn't been inducted into the hall of fame yet. His version of Hallelujah, probably the most covered song of all time, is the most well known version of the song, and is one of the most beautiful pieces of art ever made in my opinion. Grace should easily be in the top 5 most beautiful albums ever recorded.

Posted by Johanne on Saturday, 03/30/2019 @ 01:50am

More and more artists are listing him as an influence, such as Adele.

Posted by Mikhail on Wednesday, 07/27/2022 @ 20:25pm

Yes, his album Grace single handedly changed the trajectory of alternative rock and influenced Radiohead, Coldplay, Muse, etc. His version of "Hallelujah" was impactful enough to be inducted into the National Recording Registry. David Bowie has even stated that Grace is one of the best albums ever made, and he continues to become even more popular with younger generations.

Posted by Ralib on Saturday, 06/21/2025 @ 23:17pm

Jeff Buckley had a brilliant voice. I feel like his Hallelujah is the best cover and even better than the original. At times it seems like having a cover better than the original is impressive. As well it is the most well known cover. Obviously his career was limited do to his early death but what he did in the one studio album he released before he passed was impressive. As well, a better sense of what he did was the live album Live at Sin-e and the demos he made for a planned 2nd studio album. Some artists even cite him as an influence

Posted by Austin Smith on Saturday, 08/23/2025 @ 16:12pm

Just seen he's on the ballot. Just voted for him. I would do anything to help guarantee his spot as he's on the ballot. I really feel like he really helped define alternative/indie rock. The range in the one album he had. Eternal life is grunge rock. Dream Brother is psychedelic. Several other of the songs could be considered folk rock. A documentary about him titled It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley released this past August on HBO. It has a 7.7/10 rating on IMDd, of which factored in 2.3K ratings. On Rotten Tomatoes, the documentary has a 98% critics score based on 63 reviews and 97% audience score based on over 100 verified ratings. The critics consensus is "A comprehensive and graceful retrospective of an artist who was gone far too soon, It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley will leave audiences celebrating what was while reflecting on what could have been." A biopic about him is in development even when it hasn't been a couple years since we got any announcements about it. I feel like that shows there could be public interest in telling his story and his legacy even when it gotten cut short.

Posted by Austin Smith on Wednesday, 02/25/2026 @ 18:02pm

No from me

Musical excellence at best

Posted by Motta on Thursday, 03/19/2026 @ 19:49pm

Not performer level act, marginal level

If ever included, should be musical excellence

Posted by Motta on Thursday, 03/19/2026 @ 19:50pm