Daniel Johnston

Folk Singer

Birthday January 22, 1961

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Sacramento, CA

DEATH DATE Sep 11, 2019 (58)

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About

Singer-songwriter featured in the documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston. He was known for his emotional and intense lyrics in songs such as "True Love Will Find You in the End" and "Walking the Cow."

Before Fame

He grew up in New Cumberland, West Virginia with four older siblings.

Trivia

He was a visual artist, known for his image of a frog with the words "Hi, How Are You?" on the cover of one of his more popular albums. He suffered from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Family Life

He briefly attended Kent State University before pursuing a music career.

Associated With

Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain was often seen sporting a t-shirt with the frog image of "Hi, How Are You?" that Johnston drew on it.