Birthdate: January 22, 1961
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, USA
Daniel Johnston was an American singer, musician, and artist known for his outsider, lo-fi, and alternative music. He gained a following by distributing self-recorded cassettes while working at McDonald’s in Austin, Texas. Johnston’s music, characterized by its “pure” and “childlike” qualities, was influential in underground music scenes. His art, including the iconic “Jeremiah the Innocent” image, was exhibited globally. Johnston’s struggles with bipolar disorder and time in psychiatric institutions were documented in the film “The Devil and Daniel Johnston.” He passed away in 2019.
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