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20 years since his debut, 10 artists inspired by Elliott Smith
Smith's classic debut leaves one hell of a legacy
Noel Gallagher: Speaking to Q Magzine in 2009 about his lyric writing skills, the Oasis turned High Flying Birds star said: "If I can write great lyrics, brilliant, but it’s not something that I ever worry about. The words are just part of the ingredients. They don’t fall out of the sky easily for me, I must say. They’re a real pain in the arse for me. If I were a lyric writer, like Elliott Smith, fuck me, I’d have had 28 albums out by now."
by Andrew Trendell | Photos by Press/WENN
It's 20 years to the day and week that Elliott Smith released his classic debut albu, Roman Candle - earning 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.
From Biffy Clyro to Bright Eyes and Metric to Madonna, Elliott Smith is still having a powerful influence on all genres of music. Here are 10 of biggest artists that he inspired, and what they had to say about him.
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