Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne (born October 9, 1948) is an influential American singer-songwriter. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany, but moved to the Highland Park district of Los Angeles, California at an early age and began singing folk music locally

Jackson Browne (born October 9, 1948) is an influential American singer-songwriter. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany, but moved to the Highland Park district of Los Angeles, California at an early age and began singing folk music locally. In 1966, his career began by joining the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

A precociously talented songwriter, Browne signed a publishing contract with Nina Music, and his songs were performed by Tom Rush, the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, the Byrds and Steve Noonan, among others.