Jackson Browne Vocalist, guitarist, composer. Date of Birth: 09.10.1948 Country: Germany

Biography of Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne is a vocalist, guitarist, and composer. He was born to an American serviceman, who was stationed in Germany, and moved to Los Angeles with his parents in 1951. Browne became interested in folk music at a young age and started writing songs as a teenager. He performed these songs with his school friends Greg Colle and Steve Noonan.

In 1962, Browne and his friends started regularly attending the popular club called "The Paradox," where musicians would gather. It was there that Browne met members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He joined the band in February 1966, but left after six months. However, some of Browne's early songs can be heard on Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's albums from 1967 to 1969.

In December 1967, Browne signed a contract with Nina Music, a subsidiary of Elektra Records. Several of his compositions were recorded by artists signed to Nina Music, including Tom Rush and his friend Steve Noonan. Browne then moved to New York and became the accompanist for singer Nico, who was just starting to perform at Andy Warhol's club, "The Dom." Browne and Nico began a romantic relationship, and three of Browne's compositions were featured on Nico's album "Chelsea Girl." However, the couple eventually broke up, and Browne returned to California.

In 1968, Browne started working on his solo album, but the album and the band that was supposed to record it never materialized. Browne started performing in clubs in Los Angeles again, and eventually, his demo tape made its way to the newly established Asylum Records, resulting in a recording contract. Browne's debut album, "Jackson Browne/Saturate Before Using," showcased his immense talent and diverse musical influences. Despite receiving excellent reviews, the album did not sell well.

Browne then participated in various projects, including collaborating with Glenn Frey. Together, they wrote the hit single "Take It Easy," which later brought success to Frey's band, the Eagles. Browne's composition "Doctor My Eyes" also became a hit, particularly when performed by the Jackson Five.

The arrangements of "Take It Easy" and "These Days" were included on Browne's second album, along with other well-received tracks. The album, titled "For Everyman," helped revitalize Browne's career. His subsequent albums began to climb the charts, and his reputation as a cult composer grew.

In 1975, Browne embarked on a large-scale concert tour, which helped solidify his reputation as a performer. During this time, he successfully produced Warren Zevon's debut album. Browne then invited renowned producer Jon Landau to work on his next solo album, resulting in the critically acclaimed "The Pretender." The album reached gold status and established Browne as a rock star.

Browne continued to experiment with his sound, and his album "Running On Empty," recorded during intensive touring, showcased a different and edgier style. The album featured covers of songs by Maurice Williams And The Zodiacs, including the hit single "Stay."

Throughout his career, Browne remained politically active and participated in various social and environmental causes. He collaborated with Graham Nash and Bonnie Raitt, organizing concerts for the anti-nuclear organization "No Nukes."

Despite facing ups and downs in his career, Browne is considered one of the greatest mainstream composers and performers. His music continues to captivate a wide audience. In 1996, Browne released the powerful album "Looking East," featuring collaborations with Bonnie Raitt and Ry Cooder.