Elliott Smith Now Has an Asteroid Named After Him

A cosmic tribute: Asteroid named after beloved singer Elliott Smith

More than two decades after his death, Elliott Smith has been immortalized with an asteroid named after him. The celestial honour came from a fan listening to his song ‘Shooting Star’...

One of Indie Rock’s Most Groundbreaking Artists Has an Asteroid Named After Him Now

Elliott Smith was one of the most influential and groundbreaking rock artists of all time. What better way to honor the fallen genius than to name an asteroid after him? Edinburgh-based independent filmmaker Orlando Campopiano championed the move, per Stereogum. He got the idea for the tribute one night while looking at the stars and listening to Smith’s song “Shooting Star” from his posthumous album From a Basement on the Hill. Serendipitously,…

Elliott Smith now has an asteroid named after him

Elliott Smith now has an asteroid named after him, over two decades since he was killed after being stabbed in the chest.

An asteroid has been named after Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith was already a star, but now he’s officially recognized as one by the International Astronomical Unit. It was Edinburg-based filmmaker Orlando Campopiano’s idea to name an asteroid after Smith. Campopiano says that Smith’s song “Shooting Star” inspired his decision to name a celestial body after the late, great singer-songwriter. Here is what Campopiano had to say about the proess: “With the full backing and approval of the Elliott …

Elliott Smith now has an asteroid named after him, and the number matches his birthday

Happy Mag https://happymag.tv Elliott Smith has officially had an asteroid named after him, and fans have quickly noticed one particularly strange detail. The International Astronomical Union has approved the naming of a minor... Happy Mag https://happymag.tv