Singer and songwriter admired for the haunting honesty and directness of his music
If popular music is often driven by advances in technology, Daniel Johnston’s work was proof that sincerity, simplicity and primitive recording equipment can deliver enduring results. Johnston, who has died of a suspected heart attack aged 58, became renowned for the haunting honesty and directness of his music. Its lo-fi quality emphasised the raw appeal of his voice, which was sometimes likened to the vintage recordings of Hank Williams or the bluesman Robert Johnson.
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