What is Elliott Smith's full name?
Steven Paul `Elliott` Smith
Elliott Smith nickname(s):
Elliott Stillwater-Rotter
Elliott Smith date of birth:
August 6, 1969
How old was Elliott Smith when died?
34
Where was Elliott Smith born?
Omaha, Nebraska
When did Elliott Smith die?
October 21, 2003
Where did Elliott Smith die?
Lemoyne Street in Echo Park
Why did Elliott Smith die?
Stab wounds to the chest
How tall is Elliott Smith?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Elliott Smith body shape:
Average
What color is Elliott Smith's hair?
Dyed Black
Is Elliott Smith gay or straight?
Straight
What is Elliott Smith's ethnicity?
White
What is Elliott Smith nationality?
American
Where did Elliott Smith go to school?
Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon
Where did Elliott Smith go to university?
Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts
What is Elliott Smith's occupation?
Musician, singer, songwriter
Elliott Smith claim to fame:
From a Basement on the Hill
What genre is Elliott Smith's work?
Indie folk, indie pop, indie rock, lo-fi
What instruments does Elliott Smith play?
Guitar, vocals, piano, clarinet, bass guitar, harmonica, drums, melodica, bass
Short Biography
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.