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Steven Paul Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003), known as Elliott Smith, was an American musician and singer-songwriter. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and lived much of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he gained popularity.
Aug 7, 2020 · Elliott Smith suffered from debilitating memories of childhood abuse and was a junkie who had quit several types of drugs simultaneously, making him even more vulnerable. All roads lead to passing away via his own hand. However, because of the fact that Smith was clean at the time of death, others amongst the fanbase believe that Chiba killed him.
Apr 18, 2020 · Twenty years after its release, the record producer of Figure 8, Rob Schnapf, reflects on the troubled songwriter's final masterwork and its destructive making. He also recalls Smith's musical legacy, his personal struggles and his untimely death.
Elliott (born Steven Paul) Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter known for beautiful melodies and harmonies paired with harsh emotional subject matter.
Aug 6, 2023 · A tribute to the late singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, who crafted beautiful and haunting songs about life's traumas. Explore his prolific output, from his lo-fi beginnings to his major-label phase, and discover his best songs.
Mar 30, 2023 · The Lingering Beauty of Elliott Smith. Twenty years after his death, the singer-songwriter still isn’t particularly well known, or well understood, but he is terribly loved. By Jamie Fisher....
Apr 16, 2020 · A conversation with Phoebe Bridgers, a devout student of Smith's music, about how the final album of his lifetime lit a path between basement grit and polished studio splendor.
