Elliott Smith

That Elliott Smith's work is still being discovered long after his tragic passing in 2003 is a testament to its emotional power.

Formerly the lead vocalist in Portland, Oregon, indie rockers Heatmiser, the prolific singer-songwriter gradually attained cult hero status in the '90s with a string of bleak but beautiful solo LPs.

The troubled star flirted with mainstream success when his songs were featured in Good Will Hunting (\