Elliott Smith
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Summary
Elliott Smith was born on August 6, 1969[1], in Omaha[2]. He died on October 21, 2003[3], in Echo Park[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], composer[7], writer[8], and guitarist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,323 views/month, #2,679 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: musician[12], songwriter[13]
- Educated at: Hampshire College[14], Lincoln High School[15]
- Member of: Heatmiser[16]
- Influenced by: The Beatles[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: indie rock[19], indie pop[20], indie folk[21], lo-fi music[22]
- Record label: Virgin Records[23], Caroline Records[24], Domino Recording Company[25], DreamWorks Records[26], Cavity Search Records[27], Kill Rock Stars[28]
- Discography: Elliott Smith discography[29]
- Commons category: Elliott Smith[30]
- Voice type: tenor[31]
- Cause of death: stab wound to the chest[32]
- Family name: Smith[33]
- Given name: Steven[34], Paul[35], Elliott[36]
- Pseudonym: Elliott Smith[37]
- Official website: https://elliottsmith.co/[38], http://www.sweetadeline.net/[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Elliott Smith[40]
- Commons gallery: Elliott Smith[41]
- Medical condition: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder[42], major depressive disorder[43]
- Manner of death: suicide[44], undetermined[45]
- Instrument: guitar[46], voice[47], piano[48]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Song[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[50]
- Topic has template: Template:Elliott Smith[51]
- Birth name: Steven Paul Smith[52]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: US[54]
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Began / founded: 1969-08-06[55]
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Ended / dissolved: 2003-10-21[56]
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Genre(s): acoustic rock, folk rock, indie folk, indie pop, indie rock, singer-songwriter[57]
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Community tags: acoustic rock, american, folk rock, indie, indie folk, indie pop, indie rock, lo-fi indie, singer-songwriter, singer/songwriter[58]
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MusicBrainz ID: 03ad1736-b7c9-412a-b442-82536d63a5c4[59]
Why It Matters
Elliott Smith has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He has been cited as an influence by Phoebe Bridgers[62], a singer[63], b. 1994[64], of United States[65], awarded the Libera Award for Best Live Act[66] and Lifehouse[67], a rock band[68], founded in 1999[69].
FAQs
Where was Elliott Smith born?
Elliott Smith was born in Omaha[2].
Where did Elliott Smith die?
Elliott Smith died in Echo Park[4].
What did Elliott Smith do for work?
Elliott Smith worked as a singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], composer[7], writer[8], and guitarist[9].
Where did Elliott Smith go to school?
Elliott Smith was educated at Hampshire College[14] and Lincoln High School[15].
Who did Elliott Smith influence?
Elliott Smith has been cited as an influence by Phoebe Bridgers[62] and Lifehouse[67].