Elliott Smith

American musician (1969–2003)

Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up in Duncanville, Texas. He died of stab wounds to his chest in 2003 when he was 34 years old. It is not known if it was suicide or murder. At the time of his death, Smith had been making his sixth album From a Basement on the Hill. It was released on October 19, 2004. In 2007 another album called New Moon was released.

Elliott Smith
Elliot Smith performing in 2003
Elliot Smith performing in 2003
Background information
Birth nameSteven Paul Smith
Born(1969-08-06)August 6, 1969
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
OriginPortland, Oregon, U.S.
DiedOctober 21, 2003(2003-10-21) (aged 34)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresIndie rock
Acoustic rock
Indie folk
InstrumentsGuitar
Vocals
Piano
Clarinet
Bass
Harmonica
Drums
Years active1993–2003
LabelsVirgin
Cavity Search
Kill Rock Stars
Suicide Squeeze
DreamWorks
ANTI-
Epitaph
Domino
WebsiteOfficial website

Partial discography

Release dateAlbumLabel
July 14, 1994Roman CandleCavity Search Records
Domino Records
July 21, 1995Elliott SmithKill Rock Stars
Domino Records
February 25, 1997Either/OrKill Rock Stars
Domino Records
August 25, 1998XODreamWorks
April 18, 2000Figure 8DreamWorks
October 19, 2004From a Basement on the HillANTI-Records
Domino Records
May 8, 2007New MoonKill Rock Stars
Domino Records

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