#merri cyr

[sweetdreamsjeff]

Wetlands, NYC 1995

[eroticlamb]

Jeff Buckley photographed at Arcadia studios in Brooklyn, December 1993 ♡ Photographed by Merri Cyr

[persephone-nymph]

Jeff Buckley, Sin-é, East Village, NYC, 1993. Photographed by Merri Cyr

[eternallpast]

Jeff Buckley, 1993 🩶

Photo(s) by Merri Cyr

[kiki-de-la-petite-flaque]

Jeff Buckley by Merri Cyr, 1993

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Photo by Merri Cyr

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“Life has its own rhythm and you cannot impose your own structure upon it, you have to listen to what it tells you... It’s not earth that you move with a tractor...life is not like that. Life is more like earth that you learn about and plant seeds in… It’s something you have to have a relationship with in order to experience...you can���t mold it, you can’t control it.” –Jeff Buckley

[Memphis Muse]

[gracevinyl]

"jeff lived in this state of perpetually feeling he was unloved in the world, it didn’t matter how much you loved him or wether you fell in love with him or tried to love him." — merri cyr, jeff buckley’s friend and photographer.

"after he recorded his vocal on southern cross, i went into the little lounge in electric lady and he was laying on the couch with his face turned away, and i sat down with him and i realised, he was weeping." "i said, 'are you alright, what’s wrong?' and he said, 'i wish i was better.'" — patti smith.

[imperfectdiary]

Jeff Buckley by Merri Cyr, New York, 1995

[innervoiceart]

On June 2, 1995, at New York City's Roseland Ballroom, Jeff Buckley delivered a performance that would become a memorable highlight of his career. Among the audience were Paul and Linda McCartney, who attended the show to witness Buckley's talent firsthand. Photographer Merri Cyr captured the backstage meeting between the McCartneys and Buckley, preserving the moment when the legendary couple honored the rising artist with their presence. Linda McCartney, recalling her acquaintance with Jeff's father, Tim Buckley, mentioned having photographed him in the past, creating a poignant connection between the two generations. This encounter not only signified the McCartneys' appreciation for Jeff's artistry but also highlighted the enduring legacy of musical talent within the Buckley family. The Roseland Ballroom, known for hosting a myriad of significant musical events, provided the perfect backdrop for this convergence of musical icons. Jeff Buckley, riding the wave of acclaim following his 1994 album "Grace," was gaining recognition for his emotive voice and profound songwriting. The presence of Paul and Linda McCartney at his performance served as a testament to his growing influence in the music industry. Photographs from that evening, taken by Merri Cyr, reveal a visibly excited Buckley conversing with the McCartneys, capturing the mutual respect and admiration shared among the artists. These images have since become emblematic of the brief yet impactful intersection of their musical journeys. Reflecting on the event, photographer Merri Cyr noted the significance of the McCartneys' attendance, emphasizing how it underscored Jeff's rising prominence in the music scene. The backstage interaction not only provided Buckley with personal validation from one of his musical heroes but also symbolized a bridging of musical eras. This meeting remains a cherished moment in rock history, illustrating the profound connections that can form between artists across different generations and solidifying Jeff Buckley's place in the lineage of influential musicians.

[sweetdreamsjeff]

November 1993

Williamsburg Brooklyn

[dreamsister81]

Electric Lounge: Austin, TX, November 29, 1994 (📷 Merri Cyr)

[persephone-nymph]

Jeff Buckley photographed by Merri Cyr for Grace (Brooklyn, 1993)

[popclture]

Joey Ramone photographed by Merri Cyr (1991)

[kiki-de-la-petite-flaque]

People usually like to travel around in packs, because they need reassurance, they constantly need to be justified by the acceptance of others and that's such a moveable feast, you never know if you're up or down and I can't really trust that and I've learned not to. It can give you the illusion that you are correct just because you are accepted. And really it may not be true.”

Jeff Buckley

Ph Merri Cyr

[charmedpoems]

Paul and Linda McCartney with Jeff Buckley after his show at the Roseland Ballroom in New York on June 2, 1995.

Photographer Merri Cyr talking about the meeting:

“Paul and Linda McCartney had come to see Jeff play that night and after the performance they came into the dressing room to meet him. I remember Linda McCartney saying that she had known his father Tim and had taken some photos of him – they seemed to be honoring Jeff, coming to see him backstage. When I look at that picture of Jeff I really get that he was trying to keep his cool, but his eyes are saying, ‘Can you believe it?!’ He was very excited.”

[89rooms]

We would be somewhere in a room of people and he would look around till he caught my eye, to see that I was watching. He might smile and continue what he was doing. I don’t think it was vanity, I think he just liked feeling he was being looked after.

Merri Cyr on Jeff Buckley - 'A Wished for Song'