A real shame when I stumbled upon the news on CNN of all channels that evening. This FAQ clarifies the events of his death. Seems the investigation ruled it an accident and there were no substances involved. This day was marked on my iBook’s calendar in 1997 and since he officially died in May, it must be the day his body was found or they declared him dead in their search.
Jeff Buckley had a lot of potential in my opinion. His first full album Grace was a chore to listen to with the single “Last Goodbye” being the only track I enjoyed. Despite that first CD, I equated it with PJ Harvey and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ earlier releases because their following material was more polished, focused and solid. With the right producer Buckely could’ve joined their ranks instead of justing being Tim Buckley’s son and a music critic’s darling.