Daniel Dale Johnston (January 22, 1961 – <!-- It's not clear when Johnston died, exactly. He was found dead on the morning of September 11, but he may have died in the evening of September 10. Different articles appear to give different dates.--> September 11, 2019) was an American singer, musician and artist regarded as a significant figure in outsider, lo-fi, and alternative music scenes. Most of his work consisted of cassettes recorded alone in his home, and his music was frequently cited for its "pure" and "childlike" qualities. Wikipedia