Elliott Smith

Born: 1969-08-06

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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The Road to Ruane

as Self
Released: 2024-05-04

Billy Ruane, storied impresario of the 90s Boston indie music scene. Billy promoted shows and...

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Heaven Adores You

as Himself (archival footage)
Released: 2014-05-14

Heaven Adores You is an intimate, meditative inquiry into the life and music of Elliott Smith....

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Strange Parallel

as Self
Released: 1998-10-14

Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter...

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Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait

as Self
Released: 1997-07-08

Described as "a cross between a video and a documentary, but actually being neither of the two,"...

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Searching for Elliott Smith

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2009-10-23

The unauthorized biography of the Patron Saint of Indie Rock.

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Elliott Smith - Olympia, Washington

as uncredited
Released: 2004-11-30

Live performance from Elliott Smith 1. Son Of Sam 2. Angeles 3. Rose Parade 4. Happiness 5....

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Untitled Modest Mouse Documentary

as Himself
Released: 1997-07-01

Documentary about the indie rock band Modest Mouse made around 1997, as they were recording...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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