Lo-fi music pioneer Daniel Johnston dies at the age of 58

Lo-fi singer, songwriter and visual artist Daniel Johnston, rose to cult fame in the 80’s alternative and underground music scene. An outsider figure revered by musicians including Kurt Cobain and Tom Waits, his style combined childlike innocence, the avant grade and the eccentric – a style which earned him cult status amongst his many fans, The Austin Chronicle reports. His work was covered by a wide range of artists including Beck, Flaming Lips, Death Cab for Cutie and Bright Eyes. Kurt Cobain famously wore a Daniel Johnston T-shirt for Nirvana’s performance at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards. Beck, Mountain Goats, Kevin Morby, and many more pay tribute to Johnston.