Jackson Browne, a 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the most influential singer/songwriters of the 1970s, will perform Tuesday at the Tivoli Theatre.
Browne will perform hits from a 14-album, three-decade body of work, including classics such as “Doctor My Eyes,” “Somebody’s Baby” and “Running on Empty.”
The singer/songwriter’s career can be traced back to his teenage years performing solo in the folk music clubs of ’60s-era Southern California. There, his honest, reflective songwriting style caught the attention that eventually led to a recording contract.
Throughout his career, a central element of his writing has always been “the search for truth and one’s place in the world,” according to the biography on his Web site.
In addition to his personally emotive lyrics, Browne has used his songs as a platform to promote social and political causes.
In 1979, he served on the Foundation Board of Musicians United for Safe Energy, an organization advocating against the use of nuclear energy. His work there included editing and compiling an LP from an all-star concert series featuring artists such as Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor and Tom Petty, according to his biography.
In 2005, Browne began releasing live albums recorded from his solo concerts with his first volume of acoustic solos. The second volume was released earlier this month.
Casey Phillips has worked as a features reporter in the Life department for three years. He writes about entertainment, young adults, animals and people of interest. Casey hails from Knoxville and earned a bachelor of science degree in journalism and a bachelor of arts in German. He previously worked as the features editor for Sidelines at Middle Tennessee State University. Casey received the East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists Award of Excellence for Reviewing/Criticism in ...
