Eccentric indie rock singer Daniel Johnston dies, aged 58
特立獨行的獨立搖滾歌手丹尼爾·約翰斯頓去世,享年58歲
According to the Guardian, the cult songwriter died of a heart attack yesterday, his former manager, Jeff Tartakov, confirmed.
據(jù)《衛(wèi)報》報道,他的前經(jīng)紀人杰夫·塔塔科夫證實,這位邪教歌手昨天死于心臟病。
The late singer served as inspiration for many musical cultural icons, including Kurt Cobain, Tom Waits, Sonic Youth and the Flaming Lips.
這位已故歌手為許多音樂文化偶像提供了靈感,包括科特·科本、湯姆·韋茨、音速青年和艷唇樂隊。
Johnston released 17 albums amid his battles with mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
約翰斯頓在與包括精神分裂癥和雙相情感障礙在內(nèi)的精神疾病作斗爭期間,發(fā)行了17張專輯。
He was also made the subject of award-winning 2006 documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston.
他還成為2006年獲獎紀錄片《魔鬼與丹尼爾·約翰斯頓》的主角。
Johnston's last album was Space Ducks, released in 2012.
約翰斯頓的上一張專輯是2012年發(fā)行的《太空鴨子》。