Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne, born Craig John Jackson on October 9, 1948, in Heidelberg, Germany, is an American singer-songwriter whose introspective lyrics and melodic craftsmanship defined the sound of 1970s folk-rock, raised in Los Angeles where he began performing in coffeehouses. His breakthrough came with his self-titled debut album (1972), featuring "Doctor My Eyes," followed by acclaimed albums including "Late for the Sky" (1974), "The Pretender" (1976), and "Running on Empty" (1977), with songwriting addressing themes of social justice, environmentalism, and romantic relationships with poetic depth. Browne won numerous awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, with his influence on subsequent singer-songwriters from Bob Dylan to U2 being profound. Beyond music, he has been a prominent activist for environmental causes, voting rights, and anti-nuclear movements, with his commitment to social justice as defining as his musical contributions. At 75, Browne continues to tour and record, maintaining his status as a leading voice of conscience in American music.