Date of Birth: January 22, 1961
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: September 11, 2019
Biography
Daniel Dale Johnston was an American singer-songwriter and visual artist, renowned for his lo-fi, emotionally raw music and distinctive, childlike drawings. Born in Sacramento, California, Johnston grew up in West Virginia and began his musical career in the early 1980s by recording his songs on a simple tape recorder. His music, filled with themes of love, mental illness, and existential angst, gained a cult following, particularly in the indie music scene. Johnston’s artwork has been exhibited in galleries around the world, and his life and work were the subjects of the acclaimed 2005 documentary “The Devil and Daniel Johnston.” Despite battling severe manic depression and schizophrenia, Johnston remained a prolific artist until his death.
5 Interesting Facts about Daniel Johnston
1. Daniel Johnston’s most famous song, “True Love Will Find You in the End,” has been covered by numerous artists including Beck and Wilco.
2. His drawings often featured a character named “Jeremiah the Innocent,” a frog-like figure that became iconic in his artwork.
3. Johnston’s music was famously championed by Kurt Cobain, who frequently wore a t-shirt featuring Johnston’s “Hi, How Are You?” album cover.
4. In 1992, Johnston had a psychotic episode on a small plane piloted by his father, leading to a crash landing. Miraculously, both survived.
5. Johnston’s work has been displayed in prestigious locations such as the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Daniel Johnston
1. “Hi, how are you?”
2. “True love will find you in the end, you’ll find out just who was your friend.”
3. “I’m living my broken dreams.”
4. “If I had my own way, you’d be with me here today.”
5. “The sun shines down on me and it smiles.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Daniel Johnston’s net worth was estimated to be around $600,000.
Children
Daniel Johnston did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [The Devil and Daniel Johnston – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436231/
2. [Daniel Johnston – Official Website](http://www.hihowareyou.com/
3. [Daniel Johnston’s Discography – Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/131839-Daniel-Johnston
4. [Daniel Johnston Art – ArtNet](http://www.artnet.com/artists/daniel-johnston/
5. [Daniel Johnston’s Work at the Whitney Museum](https://whitney.org/artists/8951
