Elliott Smith

Biography

Elliott Smith was a celebrated American singer-songwriter and musician born in Omaha, Nebraska, who rose to fame in Portland, Oregon. He was known for his distinctive whispery vocals, artful chord changes, and poignant themes of addiction, depression, and alienation. A critically acclaimed artist, Smith's work includes the Academy Award-nominated song "Miss Misery" from Good Will Hunting, and he began playing solo music after being part of the rock band Heatmiser.