They were both fans of Dostoevsky, and that escalated into other topics such as depression, compassion, and hospitalization. Upon meeting, Elliott and Chiba engaged in a deep conversation about compassionate stuff, Russian literature, and other intellectually stimulating topics. After being mesmerized by her performance during the gig, Elliott wanted Hanft to introduce him to his mutual friend, Jennifer Chiba. Steve Hanft, who was a mutual friend, was also there, and he played a part in introducing them.

The gig was held at a venue called Spaceland in LA.

Once living in LA, however, Elliott Smith went looking for Jennifer Chiba after she finished a gig with her band called The Warlocks, for which she played bass for. Version I: Apparently the pair had briefly met at Rockfest festival before Elliott even moved to LA. Both Elliott and Chiba have different versions of the story, and there is no authenticity to either. How Jennifer Chiba and Elliott Smith met is just as mysterious as Elliott’s death. How Did Jennifer Chiba and Elliott Smith Meet? Tragically Elliot Smith would die in 2003, from stab wounds to the chest after an argument with his girlfriend at the time, Jennifer Chiba.

His song “Miss Misery” scored an Academy Award nomination for best song, but would, unfortunately, miss out to Celine Dion with “My Heart Will Go On”. In 1997 his music was chosen to be part of the soundtrack for the critically acclaimed film “Good Will Hunting”. He was a true multi-instrumentalist.Īfter playing with the rock band “Heatmiser” for several years, Smith began his solo career in 1994 with album releases on two independent record labels, Cavity Search and Kill Rock Stars. Known mainly as a guitarist, he also played piano, clarinet, bass guitar, drums, and harmonica. Want Your Own Piece Of 100% Authentic Rock ‘N’ Roll Memorabilia? Click HERE! Who Was Elliott Smith?īorn in Nebraska, and raised in Texas, Elliott Smith was a lover of words who claimed The Beatles and Bob Dylan as among his role models.

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