Jeff Buckley: From Hallelujah to the Last Goodbye

Of all the docs I've watched, the interviews I've read... more than anything, this book you wrote really made me feel like I was there in those moments you described. This effect is rare. Your prose are real, sincere, incredibly informative and also very funny. I feel like I got a real sense of the regular guy that was Jeff, which was incredible. His insecurities, his issues, his loves and of course his genius. I got a great kick out of reading about how he could be such a dick at times too! And I also got something I didn't expect, which was just so damn compelling; a look into the music industry at that time - how tours came together, how PR strategies played out - so, so interesting and I don't think anyone else, but a close friend and working partner of an artist, could write such a thing. I'm recommending this to all my music friends.I work at a museum in the city and for the last three days I pissed off my boss by barely making eye contact with guests at the front desk as a result of being so invested in the story. I believe this is an important book for artists/creators to read; it's honest about the trials, tribulations and processes that occur around the act of making things. I think so many will relate to how Jeff often failed to meet the standards of his meticulous fantasies; being mentally prolific, but arduously productive. It's a sort of relief to hear that Jeff too struggled with similar creative issues.The creativity that is involved in building up a fan base and the energy that it takes to build up a song are both linked to this same sort of passion for the divine. I can say that word without cringing mainly because Jeff's music gave me permission to do so - I could only refer to his music as something that attempted to and often succeeded in bringing forth "the divine"; this transcendent something. Everyone involved in music - as long as they are being honest and real- are, I feel, kind of acting in service of that divinity. Thank you for bringing it forth, making me laugh, and making me pause. Great inspiration and an unparallelled portrait of Jeff. Reminds me to keep making things, no matter what. Reminds me that "It's about the music, stupid."

I just ordered the hard copy of this newly released book, but couldn't wait for it to arrive, and so I downloaded the Kindle version too. Dave Lory paints a vivid picture of his days spent as the Manager of this musical genius, who was taken from us all too soon. The emotions felt by Dave in rekindling these memories, are articulated so strongly, as he recounts the days on the road spent with Jeff. We are shown the complexity of Jeff's personality, and his unrelenting dedication to his musical gifts: "It's about the music, Stupid!". I am absolutely immersed in this wonderful tribute to this ethereal genius, and cannot wait to finish reading the book.My husband very eerily looks exactly like Jeff (same face, build, height, voice), so when we see images of Jeff, someone in our circle inevitably comments on the striking resemblance between my husband and Jeff. I guess because of this, I feel such a closeness to this wonderful artist.I light a candle for him every 29th May, (the date of his death), and every 17th November (his birthday).To now have the chance to read another heartfelt account of his days signed to Columbia, is a wonderful gift from Dave Lory. I am so grateful for your story, Dave. Thank you for finally striking up the courage to open that box that you stored away containing the memorabilia of Jeff, and reliving the memories you shared with a musical icon; a Soul robbed all too soon from this earth.We are so grateful for every story shared about JB, forever young in the hearts of his family, friends, and fans.

Just so strange. I purchased this book October 10th. I'm 23 and lost as a roaming animal on this earth. I have been truly inspired by Buckley, and what is do I read? The first chapter on the first page, October 10th. 1993. My existential crisis and my own trials and tribulations I resulted to listening to Buckley. I have been going through so much, and am in recovery for 5 years from opiates. This book is helping me heal because I truly empathize with Dave Lory in an odd way. Thankyou for this Dave. I am listening to Jeff's Grace on Vinyl while I read this on my kitchen floor smoking cigarettes. Thank you for a piece of history and insight into Jeff's life. When I heard Dave speaking on a podcast about his grieving process that took so long, and what is happened with the bracelet he had from Jeff, is what intrigued me. Odd that's it's exactly a year ago that this was released. Thankyou again.

learned so many interesting things that i never knew and got a true deep insight on who he was. The last chapter made me actually sob but that just goes to show its amazing.

This was a fascinating read in many ways. JB was a great musician, singer & songwriter. The last days of his life were heartbreaking. Something was terribly wrong & he needed help. I will never forget the image of his last day munching on a dog biscuit! Play his music often. Always beautiful.

Never knew much details about Jeff Buckley beyond his album Grace, but this was a well written book by folks that actually worked with him, that showed not only a gifted musician that influenced several generations of bands, but also the classic tortured artist soul...well paced, and kept the reader in the center of the action...finishing the book, you could only wonder the body of work Buckley could have produced if he was with us a bit longer...

Llegó en buenas condiciones. Quizá hubiera sido mejor con algo de protección, pero llegó muy bien.

I got this book for my husband, a diehard Buckley fan, as a Christmas gift. I think the fact that he ignored the family and his own hygiene for 2 days while he devoured this book means he didn't mind it. Also now watching and making me watch people watching Buckley songs on YouTube ad nauseam pls help

Just no words. Such a melancholic and surreal feeling when completing the whole book. Mr. Lory and Irwin's work is extremely heartfelt and graceful.

Imprescindible para todo fan de este genio. Lástima que no tenga 1000 páginas porque lo vas a devorar en pocos días.

heartbreaking