
American musician (1969–2003)
1969 — 2003
Quick Facts
Profession
American musician (1969–2003)
Born
August 6, 1969
Died
2003 (age ~34)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, composer, singer
1969
Born in Omaha (1969-08-06)
2003
Died in Echo Park
About
Steven Paul Smith, known as Elliott Smith, was an American musician and singer-songwriter. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and lived much of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he gained popularity. Smith's primary instrument was the guitar, though he also played piano, clarinet, bass guitar, drums, and harmonica. He had a distinctive vocal style characterized by his "whispery, spiderweb-thin delivery", and he often used multi-tracking to create vocal layers, textures, and harmonies that were usually fingerpicked and recorded with tape.
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Steven Paul Smith, known as Elliott Smith, was an American musician and singer-songwriter. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and lived much of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he gained popularity. Smith's primary instrument was the guitar, though he also played piano, cl
The name Steven means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- Stevene, Steven, from Estievne, Estievene, from Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround.". It is of English origin.
Steven Smith was born on August 6, 1969.
Steven Smith died in 2003, at approximately 34 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- Stevene, Steven, from Estievne, Estievene, from Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround.
The name Steven is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- Stevene, Steven, from Estievne, Estievene, from Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Steven — August 6, 1969
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
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