Elliott Smith
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Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and lived for much of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained popularity. Smith's primary instrument was the guitar, though he was also proficient with piano, clarinet, bass guitar, drums, and harmonica. Smith had a distinctive vocal style, characterized by his "whispery, spiderweb-thin delivery", and used multi-tracking to create vocal layers, textures, and harmonies. Smith died on October 21, 2003 at the age of 34 from two stab wounds to the chest. A possible suicide note, written on a Post-it note, read: "I'm so sorry—love, Elliott. God forgive me."
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Acting17
movieHeaven Adores You
2014
Self (archive footage)
movieSearching for Elliott Smith
2009
Self (archive footage)
movieElliott's Suicide
2007
Self (archive footage)
movieElliott Smith: Live at Bumbershoot Festival 2000
2000
Self - Vocals, Guitar
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Musical Guest
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self