Elliott Smith

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Credits: Far Out / Alamy
Full Name
Steven Paul Smith
Born
August 6th, 1969
Height
5ft 9in
Hometown
Portland, Oregon, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $2 million
Partner
Jennifer Chiba
Family
Elliott Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Gary Smith and Bunny Kay Berryman. From 1999 until his death in 2003, he was in a relationship with musician Jennifer Chiba.
Years Active
1991–2003
Bands
Heatmiser
Top Tracks
'Between the Bars', 'Miss Misery', 'Waltz #2 (XO)', 'Say Yes', 'Angeles'
Top Albums
'Either/Or', 'XO', 'Figure 8', 'Roman Candle', 'From a Basement on the Hill'
Records Sold
More than 2 million
Fun Facts
Elliott Smith received an Academy Award nomination for 'Best Original Song' for 'Miss Misery', written for the film 'Good Will Hunting'. ### Although he performed solo for much of his career, Smith played most of the instruments on many of his recordings himself. ### His influence extends across indie rock, folk and alternative music, with artists including Phoebe Bridgers, Sufjan Stevens, Julien Baker and Bright Eyes citing him as a major inspiration.
Related Artists
Nick Drake, Sufjan Stevens, Bright Eyes, Phoebe Bridgers, Sparklehorse

Elliott Smith was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose intimate songwriting, intricate guitar work and whispered vocal style made him one of the most influential artists of the indie folk movement.

Emerging from Portland’s independent music scene with the band Heatmiser before embarking on a solo career, Smith earned widespread acclaim through albums including ‘Either/Or’, ‘XO’, ‘Figure 8’ and ‘From a Basement on the Hill’. His music reached a wider audience after his Oscar-nominated song ‘Miss Misery’ appeared in ‘Good Will Hunting’, while his emotionally candid lyrics and melodic sophistication continue to inspire generations of musicians.

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Elliott Smith was an American singer-songwriter best known for albums including 'Either/Or', 'XO' and 'Figure 8', as well as the Academy Award-nominated song 'Miss Misery'.
'Between the Bars' is widely regarded as Elliott Smith's signature song, while 'Miss Misery', 'Waltz #2 (XO)', 'Say Yes' and 'Angeles' are also among his most celebrated recordings.
Elliott Smith's intimate songwriting, intricate musicianship and emotionally honest lyrics helped redefine indie folk and singer-songwriter music, inspiring countless artists with his distinctive melodic style and vulnerability.
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