The 1994 album Sammy Hagar, Jimmy Page, and Chris Cornell called the greatest: “Most beautiful”
Jeff Buckley’s 1994 album *Grace* impressed Jimmy Page, Sammy Hagar and Chris Cornell, each of whom praised its emotional power and artistry. Their admiration matters because Buckley showed established rock musicians how ambitious, unconventional music could still feel deeply affecting.
Page said he had listened to *Grace* for 18 months and praised Buckley’s vocal range and command; he reportedly wept when they first met. Hagar called it one of the greatest and most complete albums, while Cornell admired the beauty and unsettling edge of Buckley’s singing. The article says Buckley’s example encouraged other musicians to take creative risks.
- Jeff Buckley’s *Grace* won praise from three major rock musicians.
- Page admired Buckley’s range and command.
- Hagar and Cornell were moved by its emotional impact.
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Jeff Buckley was an American singer and songwriter whose only studio album released in his lifetime was Grace, in 1994. He combined rock with influences from folk, soul and other styles, and became known for a wide-ranging voice and emotionally intense performances.
Jimmy Page, Sammy Hagar and Chris Cornell were established rock musicians from different bands and generations. Their praise for Buckley reflects how Grace reached listeners beyond one musical scene, and helps explain the album’s lasting reputation among musicians and fans.