Person

Daniel Johnston

Daniel Dale Johnston (January 22, 1961 – c. September 11, 2019) was an American singer, musician and artist regarded as a significant figure in outsider, lo-fi, and alternative music scenes. Most of his work consisted of cassettes recorded alone in his home, and his music was frequently cited for its "pure" and "childlike" qualities.

Johnston spent extended periods in psychiatric institutions and…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
January 22nd, 1961
Died
September 11th, 2019
Genres
Labels
Atlantic
Homestead Records
Stress Records
Pickled Egg Records
Trikont
Last updated: November 21st, 2019