Jackson Browne
- Born:
- October 9, 1948, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Activist
Early Life and Education
- Ettore Jackson Browne was born in Germany where his father, Clyde Jack Browne, was stationed with the U.S. Army.
- Moved to Los Angeles, California at age 3.
- Began playing guitar and writing songs in his early teens.
- Attended Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, California.
- Left high school before graduating to pursue a musical career.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his career in the late 1960s, performing in folk clubs in Los Angeles and New York City.
- Signed with Asylum Records in 1971.
- Released his debut album, Jackson Browne, in 1972.
- Achieved commercial success throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007.
- Received an honorary doctorate of music from Occidental College in 2015.
Notable Works
The following demonstrates the broad range of output that comprises the Jackson Browne discography biography.
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Jackson Browne | Asylum Records |
| 1973 | For Everyman | Asylum Records |
| 1974 | Late for the Sky | Asylum Records |
| 1976 | The Pretender | Asylum Records |
| 1977 | Running on Empty | Asylum Records |
| 1980 | Hold Out | Asylum Records |
| 1983 | Lawyers in Love | Asylum Records |
| 1986 | Lives in the Balance | Asylum Records |
| 1989 | World in Motion | Asylum Records |
| 1993 | I'm Alive | Elektra Records |
| 1996 | Looking East | Elektra Records |
| 2002 | The Naked Ride Home | Elektra Records |
| 2008 | Time the Conqueror | Inside Recordings |
| 2014 | Standing in the Breach | Inside Recordings |
| 2021 | Downhill from Everywhere | Inside Recordings |
Legacy and Impact
Jackson Browne is regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of his generation. His songs often explore themes of love, loss, and social justice. He continues to tour and record, and remains a prominent voice in American music and activism.