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The “incredible” singer The Edge was always thrilled to work with
The article recalls The Edge’s admiration for Jeff Buckley, whom he described as an “incredible” singer with exceptional talent. It highlights the impact Buckley had on U2, showing how the late musician’s brief career continued to resonate with major artists.
The Edge said U2 were fans of Buckley’s 1994 album *Grace* and that he had encountered him several times in New York, including at the small Sin-é venue where Buckley performed solo. Buckley died in 1997 aged 30, and The Edge said he had been looking forward to hearing the singer’s next record.
In short
- The Edge praised Jeff Buckley’s exceptional voice and talent.
- U2 were admirers of Buckley’s album *Grace*.
- Buckley’s death ended a highly promising career.
Explained simply
The Edge is the guitarist and keyboardist of U2, one of the world's biggest rock bands. Jeff Buckley was an American singer-songwriter whose brief but intense career in the 1990s left a profound mark on music and musicians who encountered him.
Buckley released his acclaimed debut album *Grace* in 1994, which gained critical praise for its emotional depth and artistic innovation. However, his promise was cut tragically short when he drowned in 1997 at the age of 30, before he could record a follow-up album.
U2 were among the established artists who admired Buckley's talent and his impact on contemporary music. Because his career was so brief, he remains a figure whose potential continues to fascinate and inspire musicians, particularly those who were aware of his work during the 1990s.