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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.
Apr 18, 2020 · F or Elliott Smith, wisp-voiced enigma of US alt-folk, Figure 8 became a downward spiral. Planned as his “happier” album after several tough years – a devastating break-up, a reliance on alcohol...
Aug 6, 2023 · The best Elliott Smith songs reflect his ability to wring beauty out of life’s traumas. Even during his short lifetime, his prolific output still endures.
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.
Oct 21, 2013 · In 1984, Elliott Smith—born Steven Paul Smith—moves to Portland from Duncanville, Texas, to live with his father, Gary Smith, and Gary’s wife Marta Greenwald. There, at Lincoln High...
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 22, 1998 · Culled from his five solo albums and two posthumous releases, here are the 12 best songs by Elliott Smith.
Oct 21, 2013 · Elliott Smith died 10 years ago today — tragically, violently, with a triumphant career behind him and a bleak future ahead. By 2003, the singer-songwriter had amassed plenty of accolades: He ...
Oct 22, 2003 · Singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, 34, was found dead Tuesday by his girlfriend in the Los Angeles apartment they shared. He apparently stabbed himself in the chest, but an investigation is...
