This week marks 12 years of life without Elliott Smith. On 21 October in 2003, the era-defining singer-songwriter died from what is widely believed to be a suicide after he was found by his girlfriend with a knife in his chest.
The world had lost a great talent. Young as he was, he still earned his place in music legend as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, but passing far too young when he undoubtedly had boundless potential to create yet more magnificent music.
After his death, Smith's music would go on to inspire countless artists. Not only did hid tragedy and talent inspire his peers and contemporaries, but the seven albums he left behind would have a profound impact on a whole new generation of acts.
Here are just 10 of biggest artists that he inspired, and what they had to say about him.