Tim Buckley was an American musician known for his adventurous blend of folk rock, psychedelia, jazz, avant-garde, and funk, all showcased by his remarkable five-octave vocal range. Rising to prominence with his 1969 album Happy Sad, he later released Starsailor in 1970, which featured the enduring classic Song to the Siren and became a cult favorite. Buckley’s creative spirit and boundary-pushing sound left a lasting influence, despite his death at age 28 from an overdose. He was the father of acclaimed singer Jeff Buckley.