American musician
Born: August 6, 1969
Died: October 21, 2003
Elliott Smith (1969-2003) was an American singer-songwriter known for his hauntingly beautiful melodies, introspective lyrics, and delicate folk-inspired music. Born Steven Paul Smith in Omaha, Nebraska, he developed a passion for music at a young age and began playing in various bands during his teenage years.
In the mid-1990s, Smith gained recognition as a solo artist with his critically acclaimed albums “Roman Candle” (1994) and “Either/Or” (1997). His breakthrough came when his song “Miss Misery” was nominated for an Academy Award after being featured in the film “Good Will Hunting” (1997).
Despite his success, Smith battled with depression, addiction, and personal struggles throughout his life. His emotionally raw and intimate songwriting often reflected these hardships. He continued to release albums like “XO” (1998) and “Figure 8” (2000), which further solidified his reputation as a gifted and influential artist.
Tragically, on October 21, 2003, Elliott Smith died at the age of 34 from apparent self-inflicted stab wounds. His passing left a void in the music world, and he is remembered as one of the most talented and revered singer-songwriters of his generation, leaving behind a lasting legacy through his timeless and deeply resonant music.
Elliott Smith’s 5 most popular quotes
- I truly hope the future will bring me something to feel nostalgic about, because there’s really nothing much so far I can remember fondly.
- Somewhere where people aren’t so mad would be nice, but I don’t know if there is anywhere like that.
- Music is worth doing just because. It doesn’t have to be justified by some political point of view, and it’s kind of insulting to the music to make it a tool for something else.
- A lot of people are kind of depressed. I’m happy some of the time, and some of the time I’m not.
- Haven’t laughed this hard in a long time. I better stop now before I start crying. Go off to sleep in the sunshine…I don’t want to see the day when its dying.
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