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Jeff Buckley Apologizes To Dylan
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Executive Summary
Jeff Buckley apologized to Bob Dylan after mocking a Supper Club crowd, while his Dylan covers underscored his lasting admiration for the songwriter.
- Buckley saw Dylan perform at the Supper Club in New York in November 1993
- Buckley later mocked the crowd at his own show and imitated Dylan onstage
- Dylan's team heard the remark and Dylan was reportedly offended
- Buckley sent a handwritten apology saying he had tried to joke and failed
- The letter stressed that he admired Dylan and believed the show itself was great
- Buckley had already covered several Dylan songs live from 1992 to 1996
- A recording of Buckley reading the apology later surfaced and circulated
Quick Facts
- What: Buckley apologized for an onstage remark about Dylan
- Where: New York City venues including the Supper Club
- Why: To correct a remark that seemed to insult Dylan
- Who: Jeff Buckley and Bob Dylan
- When: After a November 1993 Dylan concert
Coverage Timeline: 1598 Days
Featured Article
Jeff Buckley in New York, 1993, backstage incident involving Dylan after a Supper Club performance.
Additional Articles
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2025-08-14, Jeff Buckley apologized to Bob Dylan for remarks about the Supper Club crowd, with the full letter published in Letters of Note.
Jeff Buckley performed Dylan's Mama, You've Been on My Mind at Sin-e in Manhattan, and the cover was later included on Buckley's Grace.
Feb 27, 1996, Jeff Buckley performed Just Like A Woman live at the Palais Theatre, Melbourne, as a Dylan cover.