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147: Scott McPherson (Elliott Smith, M. Ward, Sense Field, etc.) Scott McPherson's seemingly effortless musicality has made him the drummer of choice for many of his generation's greatest songwriters.
Did Elliot Smith play drums?
| Elliott Smith | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Musician singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist |
| Instruments | Guitar vocals piano clarinet bass drums harmonica cello |
| Years active | 1991–2003 |
| Labels | Virgin/Caroline Cavity Search Kill Rock Stars Suicide Squeeze DreamWorks ANTI- Domino |
Was Elliott abused?
Smith was victim of physical and sexual abuse by his stepfather. At age thirteen he moved to Portland to live with his father. He started using drugs. He starts composing music to escape of his hard past.
