Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff and Tim Buckley

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Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff and Tim Buckley
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Author David Browne
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Genre Biography
Publisher HarperCollins
Publication date
February 1, 2001
Media typePrint (paperback)
ISBN 1-85702-989-5 (2001 edition)

Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff and Tim Buckley is a biography by the American author, journalist, and former music critic for Entertainment Weekly, David Browne. First published on February 1, 2001, [1] the book is a dual biography of Jeff Buckley, American songwriter and musician, and Tim Buckley, his father, also a musician. The book outlines the lives and deaths of the musicians in chapters which alternate between father and son. [2] As part of his research, Browne interviewed over 100 friends, colleagues, and family members of the two Buckleys. [3] Kirkus Reviews gave the book a lukewarm review, saying it would please fans but would hold little interest for others. [1]

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